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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Eldoret — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January18° / 64°31 mm
February18° / 65°44 mm
March19° / 65°66 mm
April18° / 65°136 mm
May17° / 63°129 mm
June16° / 62°98 mm
July16° / 60°156 mm
August16° / 60°165 mm
September16° / 62°78 mm
October18° / 64°56 mm
November17° / 63°72 mm
December17° / 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.