When is the best time to go to Nakuru

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nakuru, 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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Nakuru weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nakuru 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

Nakuru January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 42mm 8.5hrs 12.9hrs

The climate in Nakuru during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the summer in Nakuru and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nakuru with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nakuru February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 33mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

February in Nakuru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Nakuru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nakuru with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Nakuru weather in February »

March

Nakuru March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 59mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Nakuru is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Nakuru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nakuru with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in March »

April

Nakuru April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 126mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

Nakuru's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Nakuru and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nakuru with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in April »

May

Nakuru May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 123mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Nakuru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nakuru with around 123mm 4.8 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in May »

June

Nakuru June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 83mm 7.3hrs 12.9hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Nakuru during the month of June

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 Nakuru.

June is in the winter in Nakuru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nakuru with around 83mm 3.3 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in June »

July

Nakuru July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 99mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

July in Nakuru is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Nakuru and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 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 Nakuru with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in July »

August

Nakuru August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 123mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Nakuru and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 123mm 4.8 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.

Nakuru weather in August »

September

Nakuru September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 80mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

Nakuru's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Nakuru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in September »

October

Nakuru October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 76mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Nakuru and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Nakuru.

October is in the spring in Nakuru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Nakuru weather in October »

November

Nakuru November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 103mm 6.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in November in Nakuru is characteristically mild and damp.

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

November is in the spring in Nakuru and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in November »

December

Nakuru December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 56mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs

December in Nakuru is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nakuru, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Nakuru and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nakuru with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Nakuru weather in December »

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Nakuru weather stats

Nakuru weather statistics
Hottest month: March 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: February 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 22.2°C 72°F
Wettest month: April 126mm 5ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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