Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kakamega Climate
Kakamega is a city in Kenya (20) with a population of about 1,867,579. Its average annual temperature is 20°C (68°F), with roughly 1939 mm of rain per year.
20°C
Avg Temp
1939
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Kakamega Climate
Kakamega has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F) and receives about 1939 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20°C
Avg Temp
1939
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 73 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 105 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 159 mm |
| April | 20° / 69° | 264 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 260 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 171 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 162 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 212 mm |
| September | 20° / 67° | 172 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 143 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 138 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 80 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 Kakamega
The most comfortable months to visit Kakamega are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 13°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kakamega are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kakamega, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 20°C and about 1939 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Kakamega average about 28°C (82°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.