Climate Insights for Kakamega

The climate in Kakamega is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1047mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 207mm of rainfall. Kakamega sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kakamega sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 31°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Kakamega is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1047mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 207mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16mm. That's 191mm less than May, 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.

Kakamega 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 December, 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.

It is currently summer in Kakamega, which began on June 21, 2026. Kakamega 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 16°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Kakamega is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm 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 Kakamega 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.