Climate Insights for Machakos

The climate in Machakos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 776 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 189 mm of rainfall. Machakos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Machakos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 30.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.4 in of rainfall. Machakos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Machakos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Machakos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 81°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Machakos is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 776 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 189 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 11 mm. That's 179 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.Machakos is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 7 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.

Machakos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Machakos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Machakos 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 44 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Machakos 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 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Machakos 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 Machakos 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.