Climate normals · 1970–2000
Garissa Climate
Garissa is a city in Kenya (16) with a population of about 163,399. Its average annual temperature is 28.6°C (83°F), with roughly 351 mm of rain per year.
28.6°C
Avg Temp
351
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Garissa Climate
Garissa has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F) and receives about 351 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.6°C
Avg Temp
351
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 84° | 19 mm |
| February | 30° / 86° | 4 mm |
| March | 31° / 87° | 41 mm |
| April | 30° / 86° | 77 mm |
| May | 29° / 84° | 13 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 5 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 4 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 6 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 6 mm |
| October | 29° / 84° | 28 mm |
| November | 29° / 84° | 91 mm |
| December | 29° / 83° | 57 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 Garissa
The most comfortable months to visit Garissa are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 36°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Garissa are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Garissa, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C and about 351 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Garissa average about 36°C (97°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.