Climate Insights for Garsen

, Tana River, Kenya

Hottest
March
35°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
November
128mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Garsen is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 564mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 128mm of rainfall. Garsen sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Feb Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Mar Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° Apr Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 26° May Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Jun Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Nov Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Dec Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Garsen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Apr Precipitation: 90mm May Precipitation: 94mm Jun Precipitation: 21mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Sep Precipitation: 20mm Oct Precipitation: 51mm Nov Precipitation: 128mm Dec Precipitation: 61mm
Precipitation

Garsen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 564mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 128mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 9mm. That's 120mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Garsen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 23km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Garsen, which began on March 20, 2026. Garsen sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 35°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Garsen 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
34 °C
16 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
35 °C
17 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
35 °C
17 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
33 °C
18 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
31 °C
21 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
30 °C
23 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
24 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
30 °C
22 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
31 °C
21 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
32 °C
19 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
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