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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Ruiru — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January20° / 69°41 mm
February21° / 70°42 mm
March21° / 71°89 mm
April21° / 70°184 mm
May20° / 68°130 mm
June19° / 66°32 mm
July18° / 64°15 mm
August18° / 65°17 mm
September19° / 67°17 mm
October21° / 69°56 mm
November20° / 68°146 mm
December20° / 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.