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What’s the climate like in Garissa?

The current climate in Garissa features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Garissa in recent years was 41°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 27°C in May 2015.

On average, Garissa receives 387 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Kenya? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Mombasa, or explore other destinations in Kenya.

Best time to visit Garissa?

The best time to visit Garissa for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Garissa. 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 Garissa

The climate table of Garissa 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
Temp. max (°C) 37 37 38 36 33 33 32 33 34 35 35 36
Temp. min (°C) 24 25 26 26 25 24 23 23 23 24 25 25
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Precipitation (mm) 5,2 2,9 20 61 97 14 7,2 11 8,7 27 92 41
UV Index 9 10 10 9 8 8 8 8 9 9 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: 35°C
  • Highest temperature: 38°C in March
  • Lowest temperature: 32°C in July
  • Precipitation: 387 mm per year, averaging 32 mm per month
  • Driest months: 2,9 mm in February, 5,2 mm in January and 7,2 mm in July
  • Wettest months: 97 mm in May, 92 mm in November and 61 mm in April

Average Temperature per Month in Garissa

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Garissa, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Garissa, Kenya,

Average Precipitation per Month in Garissa

This graph shows how much rainfall Garissa, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Garissa, Kenya,

Average UV Index per Month in Garissa

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

UV Index per Month in Garissa, Kenya,

Yearly Temperature in Garissa

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Garissa, Kenya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Garissa, Kenya,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Garissa

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Garissa, 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.

Yearly Precipitation in Garissa, Kenya,

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Average weather in Garissa by month

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

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