Climate normals · 1970–2000
Eldoret Climate
Eldoret is a city in Kenya (52) with a population of about 475,716. Its average annual temperature is 17.2°C (63°F), with roughly 1071 mm of rain per year.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
1071
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Eldoret Climate
Eldoret has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) and receives about 1071 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.2°C
Avg Temp
1071
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 64° | 31 mm |
| February | 18° / 65° | 44 mm |
| March | 19° / 65° | 66 mm |
| April | 18° / 65° | 136 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 129 mm |
| June | 16° / 62° | 98 mm |
| July | 16° / 60° | 156 mm |
| August | 16° / 60° | 165 mm |
| September | 16° / 62° | 78 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 56 mm |
| November | 17° / 63° | 72 mm |
| December | 17° / 63° | 40 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Eldoret
The most comfortable months to visit Eldoret are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 10°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Eldoret are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Eldoret, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C and about 1071 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Eldoret average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.