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KenyaThe climate of Turkana
The current climate in Turkana features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 34°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°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 Turkana, Kenya.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Turkana in recent years was 52°C in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in April 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, Turkana receives 451 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Turkana?
The best time to visit Turkana for sunny weather is April through August and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Turkana. 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 Turkana
The climate table of Turkana 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) | 36 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,9 | 5,4 | 31 | 89 | 48 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 52 | 91 | 26 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 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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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Turkana, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Turkana
Yearly Temperature in Turkana
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Turkana, 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 Turkana
Total Yearly Precipitation in Turkana
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Turkana, 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 Turkana
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Average weather in Turkana by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.