Kenya's Weather & Climate

Kenya is divided by the equator and enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north and north-eastern parts of the country.

Summer is from December to March with the hottest months being February and March. The coldest months are July and August.

The long rains occur from April to June and short rains from October to December. Rainfall is sometimes very heavy and tends to fall in the afternoon and evenings. Read here for a guide on when to go to Kenya.

The average annual temperatures in the main areas are:

• Mombasa (coastal): max 30°C
• Nairobi: max 25°C
• North Plainlands: max 34°C

The weather affects the Great Migration as the animals depend on when the rains fall. View a guide to the migration here.

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