When is the best time to go to Kakamega
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kakamega, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kakamega
Kakamega weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kakamega are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 72mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Kakamega and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kakamega, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Kakamega and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 115mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
February in Kakamega is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kakamega.
February is in the winter in Kakamega and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kakamega weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 155mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kakamega is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kakamega and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 256mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
Kakamega's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kakamega and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 248mm | 7.7hrs | 12.9hrs |
May is a very wet month in Kakamega and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kakamega and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 156mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in June in Kakamega is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kakamega and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 156mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 132mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
July in Kakamega is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kakamega and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 196mm | 7.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kakamega is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kakamega and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 163mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
Kakamega's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kakamega and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Kakamega weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 147mm | 8hrs | 12.9hrs |
October is a wet month in Kakamega and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kakamega and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 152mm | 7.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
November is a wet month in Kakamega and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kakamega for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kakamega and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Kakamega weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 89mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
December in Kakamega is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kakamega, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kakamega and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kakamega with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kakamega weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 256mm 10.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29°C 84.2°F |
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