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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Kikuyu Climate

Kikuyu is a city in Kenya (22) with a population of about 323,881. Its average annual temperature is 16.8°C (62°F), with roughly 1023 mm of rain per year.

16.8°C

Avg Temp

1023

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Kikuyu Climate

Kikuyu has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F) and receives about 1023 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

16.8°C

Avg Temp

1023

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kikuyu — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January18° / 64°53 mm
February19° / 65°55 mm
March19° / 65°97 mm
April18° / 64°234 mm
May17° / 62°175 mm
June15° / 59°46 mm
July14° / 58°25 mm
August15° / 59°26 mm
September16° / 61°34 mm
October18° / 64°68 mm
November17° / 63°132 mm
December17° / 63°78 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 Kikuyu

The most comfortable months to visit Kikuyu are typically February, January and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 9°C low). April is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Kikuyu are typically February, January and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Kikuyu, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C and about 1023 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Kikuyu 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.