Climate Insights for Chaka

, Nyeri, Kenya

Hottest
March
24°C peak
Coldest
August
12°C low
Wettest
November
279mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chaka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1811mm of precipitation falls per year. Chaka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chaka 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: 23° Average: 18° Min: 13° Feb Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Mar Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° Aug Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Nov Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13°
Max
Average
Min

Chaka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 24°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 133mm Feb Precipitation: 106mm Mar Precipitation: 162mm Apr Precipitation: 269mm May Precipitation: 194mm Jun Precipitation: 87mm Jul Precipitation: 66mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Sep Precipitation: 76mm Oct Precipitation: 192mm Nov Precipitation: 279mm Dec Precipitation: 179mm
Precipitation

Chaka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1811mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 279mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 66mm. That's 213mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Chaka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Chaka, which began on June 21, 2026. Chaka 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 548mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 417mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 625mm across the season with a monthly average of 208mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 222mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 19°
Apr 18°
May 17°
Jun 16°
Jul 16°
Aug 16°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 17°
Dec 17°

The best time to visit Chaka is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 24°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chaka 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
13 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Feb
13 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
269 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
279 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
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