Climate Insights for Bomet

Bomet Central, Kenya

Hottest
February
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
August
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
April
263 mm rain10.4 in rain
Best to Visit
February, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bomet is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,556 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bomet receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bomet sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bomet is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 61.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Bomet receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bomet sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°MarMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°DecMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 57°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°F
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Bomet sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Bomet sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 79°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 67°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 141mmFebPrecipitation: 79mmMarPrecipitation: 179mmAprPrecipitation: 263mmMayPrecipitation: 133mmJunPrecipitation: 79mmJulPrecipitation: 64mmAugPrecipitation: 70mmSepPrecipitation: 97mmOctPrecipitation: 95mmNovPrecipitation: 179mmDecPrecipitation: 177mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inFebPrecipitation: 3.1inMarPrecipitation: 7.1inAprPrecipitation: 10.4inMayPrecipitation: 5.2inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inAugPrecipitation: 2.8inSepPrecipitation: 3.8inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inNovPrecipitation: 7.1inDecPrecipitation: 7in
Precipitation

Bomet is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,556 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 263 mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 64 mm. That's 199 mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bomet is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.5 in. That's 7.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Bomet is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Bomet is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°65°F
Feb20°67°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr19°66°F
May18°65°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov19°66°F
Dec18°65°F

The best time to visit Bomet is during February, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 81 mm per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Bomet is during February, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bomet based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bomet based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C55 °F
25 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
263 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
0 cm0 in