What’s the climate like in Eldoret?
The current climate in Eldoret features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Eldoret in recent years was 34°C in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in June 2018.
On average, Eldoret receives 1592 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Eldoret?
The best time to visit Eldoret for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Eldoret. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Eldoret
The climate table of Eldoret 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 60 | 43 | 93 | 197 | 207 | 176 | 179 | 199 | 151 | 152 | 85 | 50 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 1592 mm per year, averaging 133 mm per month
- Driest months: 43 mm in February, 50 mm in December and 60 mm in January
- Wettest months: 207 mm in May, 199 mm in August and 197 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Eldoret
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Eldoret, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Eldoret
This graph shows how much rainfall Eldoret, Kenya, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Eldoret
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Eldoret, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Eldoret
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Eldoret, Kenya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Eldoret
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Eldoret, Kenya, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Eldoret by Month
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