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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Garissa — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January29° / 84°19 mm
February30° / 86°4 mm
March31° / 87°41 mm
April30° / 86°77 mm
May29° / 84°13 mm
June27° / 81°5 mm
July27° / 80°4 mm
August27° / 80°6 mm
September28° / 82°6 mm
October29° / 84°28 mm
November29° / 84°91 mm
December29° / 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.