Climate Insights for Konza

, Machakos, Kenya

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
April
149mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Konza is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 646mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 149mm of rainfall. Konza 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: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15° Feb Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Mar Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 17° Apr Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° May Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Aug Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Sep Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Oct Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Konza sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 59mm Feb Precipitation: 42mm Mar Precipitation: 71mm Apr Precipitation: 149mm May Precipitation: 65mm Jun Precipitation: 21mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 8mm Sep Precipitation: 12mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Dec Precipitation: 68mm
Precipitation

Konza is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 646mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 149mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8mm. That's 141mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Konza is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 14km/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 Konza, which began on March 20, 2026. Konza 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 170mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 39mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 21°
Mar 21°
Apr 20°
May 19°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 18°
Sep 19°
Oct 20°
Nov 20°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Konza is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm 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 Konza 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
15 °C
26 °C
14 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
17 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Apr
17 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
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