Climate Insights for Mankera

The climate in Mankera is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 273mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Mankera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperatures in Mankera vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Mankera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 273mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 9mm. That's 23mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Mankera is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Mankera, which began on June 21, 2026. Mankera is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 17 days from now.

The best time to visit Mankera is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mankera 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.