Climate Insights for Kakamega

The climate in Kakamega is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kakamega receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kakamega sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kakamega is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 70.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Kakamega receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kakamega sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kakamega sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kakamega sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 85°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Kakamega is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,797 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 263 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 79 mm. That's 183 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.Kakamega is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.1 in. That's 7.2 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.

Kakamega is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kakamega is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Kakamega is during February and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 85 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 16°C. 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 Kakamega is during February and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 61°F. 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Kakamega 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 Kakamega 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.