Climate Insights for Maralal

The climate in Maralal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 602mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 119mm of rainfall. Maralal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Maralal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 28°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Maralal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 602mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 119mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 108mm 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.

Maralal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Maralal, which began on March 20, 2026. Maralal 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Maralal is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm 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 Maralal 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.