Climate Insights for Tala

Matungulu, Machakos County, Kenya

Hottest
March
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
15°C low59°F low
Wettest
April
154 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tala is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 633 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Tala sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tala is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 24.9 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Tala sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°FebMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 15°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°SepMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°OctMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°F
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Tala sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 29°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Tala sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 84°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 21mmMarPrecipitation: 67mmAprPrecipitation: 154mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmJulPrecipitation: 7mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 43mmNovPrecipitation: 149mmDecPrecipitation: 71mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inAprPrecipitation: 6.1inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inDecPrecipitation: 2.8in
Precipitation

Tala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 633 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7 mm. That's 147 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.Tala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 in. That's 5.8 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Tala 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 February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tala 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 February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr22°71°F
May21°70°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep21°69°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Tala 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 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 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 Tala 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 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in 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 Tala 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 Tala 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
25 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in