Mount Kenya National Park weather and climate in 2024
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Overview
Mount Kenya National Park weather and climate in 2024
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Overview
Day
10 °C
Night
-2 °C
Precipitation
59 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
68 %
Day
10 °C
Night
-2 °C
Precipitation
59 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
68 %
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Weather overview
Mount Kenya National Park (Kenya) in general has a cold climate. The day temperatures range from 6 °C (43 °F) in July to 11 °C (52 °F) in February. The driest month is September with just 6 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 21 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from -3 °C (27 °F) in September to 0 °C (32 °F) in November.
January weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, its value is 10 °C (51 °F) in Mount Kenya National Park, while the descent of the night temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is -2 °C (29 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value being 8 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, the value of this measure is 59 mm (2.33 in). The tourist season slowly starts.
February weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in February in Mount Kenya National Park. The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value of 7 days, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, its value is 71 mm (2.78 in). The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed, the value of this measure is 11 °C (52 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value being 7 hours. The humidity reaches its minimum.
March weather
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value of 10 °C (50 °F) in Mount Kenya National Park, on the contrary the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed in March. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, its value is 11 days, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value of 146 mm (5.73 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
April weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 9 °C (48 °F) in Mount Kenya National Park, on the contrary the night temperature continues to rise, with its value of -1 °C (30 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 20 days, while the maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 227 mm (8.93 in). The wet season slowly starts. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 5 hours.
May weather
The ongoing wet season is noticeable in Mount Kenya National Park. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 17 days, and the rainfall amount starts to descent too in this month. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 8 °C (46 °F).
June weather
The tourist season is about to start in Mount Kenya National Park. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 7 °C (44 °F), while the night temperature descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is -2 °C (28 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, its value is 8 days, while the minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, the value of this measure is 50 mm (1.97 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
July weather
There is pending tourist season in July in Mount Kenya National Park. The day temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 6 °C (43 °F). The humidity is on its maximum in this month. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, its value is 4 hours.
August weather
The tourist season continues in Mount Kenya National Park. The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 83 mm (3.25 in), and the beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed too in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 4 hours. The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed, with its value being 0.
September weather
The tourist season continues in Mount Kenya National Park. The day temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 8 °C (46 °F), while the night temperature is on its minimum in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed in this month. The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 6 days.
October weather
The number of rainy days starts to rise, the value of this measure is 14 days in Mount Kenya National Park, and the rainfall amount starts to rise too, with its value of 207 mm (8.13 in). The night temperature starts to rise, with its value of -2 °C (29 °F), while the day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 8 °C (47 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value being 6 hours.
November weather
The rainfall amount continues to rise, its value is 220 mm (8.67 in) in Mount Kenya National Park, while the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, its value is 21 days. The night temperature reaches its maximum, with its value of 0 °C (32 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value of 5 hours. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed in November.
December weather
The number of rainy days starts to descent, its value is 13 days in Mount Kenya National Park, and the rainfall amount starts to descent too in this month. The night temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being -1 °C (30 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value being 6 hours. The maximum of the day length is observable in December.
FAQs
Is January a good month to visit Mount Kenya National Park?
In Mount Kenya National Park in January, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. There are only 8 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home. A relatively low temperature of 10 °C (51 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -2 °C (29 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.
Is February part of the dry season in Mount Kenya National Park?
Yes, there is a dry season in February in Mount Kenya National Park with just 7 days during the month being rainy.
What is the humidity in Mount Kenya National Park in May?
Humidity in May in Mount Kenya National Park is 80 %.
What is the night temperature in Mount Kenya National Park in June?
The average night temperature in Mount Kenya National Park in June is -2 °C (28 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
How many rainy days can I expect in July in Mount Kenya National Park?
There are 8 days, which are rainy in Mount Kenya National Park in July, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.9 days of the week, or in general - 28 % days.
Is August part of the wet season in Mount Kenya National Park?
No, there is no wet season in Mount Kenya National Park in August - you can expect 9 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Mount Kenya National Park during the day in September?
The average daily temperature in September in Mount Kenya National Park is 8 °C (46 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.
How windy is it in Mount Kenya National Park in October?
An average wind scale that can be expected in Mount Kenya National Park in October is 0. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
How many hours of sun to expect in Mount Kenya National Park in December?
In December in Mount Kenya National Park, you can expect around 6 hours of sunshine.