When is the best time to go to Shimoni

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shimoni 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

Shimoni January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 31mm 9.4hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

The climate in Shimoni during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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 Shimoni.

January is in the summer in Shimoni and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shimoni with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in January »

February

Shimoni February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 18mm 9.9hrs 13hrs 28°C

February in Shimoni is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

February is in the summer in Shimoni and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shimoni with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in February »

March

Shimoni March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 77mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Shimoni is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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 Shimoni.

March is in the fall / autumn in Shimoni and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shimoni with around 77mm 3 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.

Shimoni weather in March »

April

Shimoni April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 171mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

Shimoni's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Shimoni and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shimoni with around 171mm 6.7 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in April »

May

Shimoni May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 227mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Shimoni and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Shimoni.

May is in the fall / autumn in Shimoni and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shimoni with around 227mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very 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.

Shimoni weather in May »

June

Shimoni June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 87mm 8.1hrs 13.1hrs 27°C

The weather in June in Shimoni is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

June is in the winter in Shimoni and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shimoni with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in June »

July

Shimoni July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 65mm 7.5hrs 13hrs 26°C

July in Shimoni is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the winter in Shimoni and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shimoni with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in July »

August

Shimoni August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 65mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Shimoni is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the winter in Shimoni and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shimoni with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in August »

September

Shimoni September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 59mm 9hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

Shimoni's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Shimoni and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shimoni 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in September »

October

Shimoni October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 78mm 9.1hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Shimoni and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Shimoni and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shimoni with around 78mm 3.1 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in October »

November

Shimoni November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 108mm 9.7hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

November is a damp, humid month in Shimoni and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the spring in Shimoni and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shimoni with around 108mm 4.2 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in November »

December

Shimoni December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 66mm 9.4hrs 13hrs 28°C

December in Shimoni is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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 Shimoni.

December is in the summer in Shimoni and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shimoni with around 66mm 2.6 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shimoni weather in December »

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Shimoni weather stats

Shimoni weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.7°C 90.9°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: February 9.9hrs
Coldest month: July 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: May 227mm 8.9ins
Warmest sea: April 29.3°C 84.7°F
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