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The climate of Busia

The current climate in Busia features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Busia, Kenya.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Busia in recent years was 38°C in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in April 2023.

Rainfall amount

On average, Busia receives 2063 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Busia?

The best time to visit Busia for mild to warm weather is January, February, July, August and December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Busia.

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Climate Table of Busia

The climate table of Busia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 30 32 31 29 28 27 27 28 29 29 29 29
Temp. min (°C) 19 19 19 20 19 17 17 18 19 19 19 18
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Precipitation (mm) 79 55 160 284 227 278 122 123 170 241 200 124
UV Index 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 8 9 9 8 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Busia, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Busia

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Yearly Temperature in Busia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Busia, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Busia

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Busia

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Busia, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Busia

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Average weather in Busia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Busia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.