Climate Insights for Garissa

The climate in Garissa is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 232 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 86 mm of rainfall. Garissa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Garissa is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 9.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Garissa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Garissa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 31°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Garissa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 98°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 87°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Garissa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 232 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. That's 84 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Garissa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Garissa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Garissa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Garissa 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 Garissa 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.