When is the best time to go to Kericho

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kericho, 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.

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Kericho weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kericho 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

Kericho January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 83mm 8.8hrs 12.9hrs

January is a a little damp month in Kericho and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kericho, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Kericho and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kericho with around 83mm 3.3 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in January »

February

Kericho February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 97mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

February in Kericho is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kericho, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Kericho and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kericho with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in February »

March

Kericho March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 165mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kericho is characteristically warm and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kericho.

March is in the fall / autumn in Kericho and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kericho with around 165mm 6.5 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in March »

April

Kericho April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 263mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

Kericho'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 Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Kericho and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kericho with around 263mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in April »

May

Kericho May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 247mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

May is a very wet month in Kericho and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Kericho and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kericho with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in May »

June

Kericho June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 163mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

Kericho's weather in June is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Kericho and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kericho with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in June »

July

Kericho July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 153mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

July in Kericho is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Kericho and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kericho with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in July »

August

Kericho August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 182mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kericho is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Kericho and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kericho with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in August »

September

Kericho September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 154mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

Kericho's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Kericho and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kericho with around 154mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in September »

October

Kericho October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 145mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

October is a wet month in Kericho and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Kericho and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kericho with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in October »

November

Kericho November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 157mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

November is a wet month in Kericho and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kericho for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Kericho and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kericho with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in November »

December

Kericho December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 105mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

December in Kericho is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kericho.

December is in the summer in Kericho and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kericho with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kericho weather in December »

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Kericho weather stats

Kericho weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.7°C 78.3°F
Driest month: January 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: January 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 22.5°C 72.5°F
Wettest month: April 263mm 10.4ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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