Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ruiru Climate
Ruiru is a city in Kenya (22) with a population of about 490,120. Its average annual temperature is 19.8°C (68°F), with roughly 846 mm of rain per year.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
846
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Ruiru Climate
Ruiru has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F) and receives about 846 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
846
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 69° | 41 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 42 mm |
| March | 21° / 71° | 89 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 184 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 130 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 32 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 15 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 17 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 17 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 56 mm |
| November | 20° / 68° | 146 mm |
| December | 20° / 68° | 77 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 Ruiru
The most comfortable months to visit Ruiru are typically February, September and January, 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 Ruiru are typically February, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ruiru, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C and about 846 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Ruiru average about 28°C (83°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.