Climate Insights for Cheptai

, Bungoma, Kenya

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
August
13°C low
Wettest
August
425mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cheptai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 3514mm of precipitation falls per year. Cheptai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cheptai 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: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Mar Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jul Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Nov Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Dec Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13°
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Average
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Cheptai sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°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 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 153mm Feb Precipitation: 112mm Mar Precipitation: 274mm Apr Precipitation: 375mm May Precipitation: 410mm Jun Precipitation: 316mm Jul Precipitation: 355mm Aug Precipitation: 425mm Sep Precipitation: 343mm Oct Precipitation: 345mm Nov Precipitation: 233mm Dec Precipitation: 172mm
Precipitation

Cheptai is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3514mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 293mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 425mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 112mm. That's 313mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Cheptai 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 February, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Cheptai, which began on June 21, 2026. Cheptai sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 13°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1060mm across the season with a monthly average of 353mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1097mm across the season with a monthly average of 366mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 921mm across the season with a monthly average of 307mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 437mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cheptai 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
14 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
410 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
316 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
425 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
345 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
233 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
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