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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Meru Climate

Meru is a city in Kenya (35) with a population of about 80,191. Its average annual temperature is 18°C (64°F), with roughly 1780 mm of rain per year.

18°C

Avg Temp

1780

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Meru Climate

Meru has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F) and receives about 1780 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

18°C

Avg Temp

1780

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Meru — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January18° / 65°51 mm
February19° / 66°54 mm
March19° / 67°143 mm
April19° / 66°376 mm
May18° / 64°185 mm
June17° / 62°22 mm
July16° / 61°21 mm
August17° / 62°26 mm
September18° / 65°31 mm
October19° / 66°321 mm
November18° / 65°401 mm
December18° / 64°149 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 Meru

The most comfortable months to visit Meru are typically September, February and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 11°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Meru, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 18°C and about 1780 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Meru average about 26°C (79°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.