Climate Insights for Kericho

Ainamoi, Kericho County, Kenya

Hottest
February
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
June
15°C low58°F low
Wettest
April
385 mm rain15.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kericho is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,991 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kericho receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kericho sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kericho is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 78.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Kericho receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kericho sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°FebMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 16°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 71°FMin: 60°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°F
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Kericho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kericho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 84°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 93mmFebPrecipitation: 51mmMarPrecipitation: 178mmAprPrecipitation: 385mmMayPrecipitation: 257mmJunPrecipitation: 87mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmAugPrecipitation: 95mmSepPrecipitation: 151mmOctPrecipitation: 229mmNovPrecipitation: 242mmDecPrecipitation: 144mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 2inMarPrecipitation: 7inAprPrecipitation: 15.1inMayPrecipitation: 10.1inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inAugPrecipitation: 3.8inSepPrecipitation: 5.9inOctPrecipitation: 9inNovPrecipitation: 9.5inDecPrecipitation: 5.7in
Precipitation

Kericho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,991 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 166 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 385 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 51 mm. That's 333 mm less than April, 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.Kericho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 78.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 in. That's 13.1 in less than April, 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Kericho 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kericho 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb22°71°F
Mar21°71°F
Apr20°68°F
May20°67°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug20°67°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov20°69°F
Dec20°69°F

The best time to visit Kericho is during January, February, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°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 Kericho is during January, February, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°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 Kericho 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 Kericho 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
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C60 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
385 mm15.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C58 °F
25 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
229 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
242 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in