Climate Insights for Kiriaini

, Murang'A, Kenya

Hottest
March
25°C peak
Coldest
August
11°C low
Wettest
April
165mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kiriaini is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 860mm of precipitation falls per year. Kiriaini receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kiriaini sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Feb Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13°
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Kiriaini sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 25°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 51mm Feb Precipitation: 34mm Mar Precipitation: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 165mm May Precipitation: 133mm Jun Precipitation: 69mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Aug Precipitation: 37mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Oct Precipitation: 65mm Nov Precipitation: 102mm Dec Precipitation: 58mm
Precipitation

Kiriaini is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 860mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 165mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 34mm. That's 130mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Kiriaini is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/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 Kiriaini, which began on March 20, 2026. Kiriaini 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 146mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 19°
Apr 18°
May 17°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 16°
Sep 17°
Oct 18°
Nov 17°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Kiriaini is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 51mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kiriaini 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
12 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
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