Climate Insights for Mandera

The climate in Mandera is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 330mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Mandera sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Mandera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 37°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 32°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 29°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Mandera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 330mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 102mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 102mm 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.

Mandera is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 16km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mandera, which began on March 20, 2026. Mandera 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mandera 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.