The climate of Lake Nakuru National Park

The current climate in Lake Nakuru National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 14°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 Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Lake Nakuru National Park in recent years was 47°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in August 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, Lake Nakuru National Park receives 1021 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park?

The best time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park for sunny weather is January through March and June through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park. 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.

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Climate Table of Lake Nakuru National Park

The climate table of Lake Nakuru National Park 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) 27 29 29 27 25 25 24 25 26 26 25 26
Temp. min (°C) 13 13 14 15 15 14 13 13 14 14 14 13
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Precipitation (mm) 22 22 63 142 128 117 104 93 98 86 81 65
UV Index 9 10 10 9 9 8 8 9 9 9 9 9

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Lake Nakuru National Park

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Yearly Temperature in Lake Nakuru National Park

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Nakuru National Park

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park

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Average weather in Lake Nakuru National Park by month

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