KenyaWhat’s the climate like in Kericho?
The current climate in Kericho features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kericho in recent years was 41°C in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in August 2022.
On average, Kericho receives 1830 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kericho?
The best time to visit Kericho for sunny weather is January, February and June through August. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kericho. 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 Kericho
The climate table of Kericho 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) | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 59 | 138 | 334 | 245 | 105 | 74 | 101 | 133 | 216 | 225 | 138 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in May, June and July
- Precipitation: 1830 mm per year, averaging 153 mm per month
- Driest months: 59 mm in February, 62 mm in January and 74 mm in July
- Wettest months: 334 mm in April, 245 mm in May and 225 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Kericho
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kericho, 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 Kericho
This graph shows how much rainfall Kericho, 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 Kericho
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kericho, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kericho
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kericho, 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 Kericho
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kericho, 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 Kericho by month
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