KenyaWhat’s the climate like in Nakuru?
The current climate in Nakuru 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.
The highest temperature recorded in Nakuru in recent years was 47°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in August 2022.
On average, Nakuru 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 Nakuru?
The best time to visit Nakuru 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 Nakuru. 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 Nakuru
The climate table of Nakuru 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) | 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Nakuru
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nakuru, 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 Nakuru
This graph shows how much rainfall Nakuru, 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 Nakuru
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nakuru, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nakuru
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nakuru, 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 Nakuru
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nakuru, 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 Nakuru by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nakuru. 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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