Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kisumu Climate
Kisumu is a city in Kenya (26) with a population of about 397,957. Its average annual temperature is 22.9°C (73°F), with roughly 1307 mm of rain per year.
22.9°C
Avg Temp
1307
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Kisumu Climate
Kisumu has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F) and receives about 1307 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.9°C
Avg Temp
1307
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 61 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 84 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 148 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 206 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 164 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 88 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 73 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 94 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 89 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 86 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 118 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 96 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 Kisumu
The most comfortable months to visit Kisumu are typically July, June and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kisumu are typically July, June and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kisumu, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C and about 1307 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Kisumu average about 31°C (87°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.