About Kenya
Safari paradise, Great Migration, Maasai culture, and Indian Ocean beaches.
Cities(3)
Diani Beach
Diani Beach: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Mombasa
Mombasa: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Nairobi
Modern city with national park
Quick Facts
Capital
Nairobi
Language
Swahili, English
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Population
NaN
Area (km²)
580,367 km² km²
Timezone
UTC+3
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Kenya
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
Daylight
12h 10m
Day length
- Sunrise
- 05:12
- Sunset
- 17:22
- Golden hour
- 16:54
- Blue hour
- 17:43
UV indexLive
Air qualityLive
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry seasons: January-February and June-October. These periods offer excellent wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources. The Great Migration in Masai Mara peaks from July to October. Avoid the long rains (March-May) when roads can become impassable.
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Climate Overview
Climate Type: Tropical savanna
Kenya has a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The highlands around Nairobi enjoy mild temperatures (15-25°C) year-round, while coastal areas are hot and humid. The country experiences two rainy seasons: long rains (March-May) and short rains (October-December).
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 26° | 12° | 40 |
February | 27° | 12° | 35 |
March | 26° | 13° | 95 |
April | 24° | 14° | 190 |
May | 23° | 13° | 140 |
June | 22° | 11° | 35 |
July | 21° | 10° | 20 |
August | 22° | 10° | 25 |
September | 24° | 11° | 25 |
October | 25° | 13° | 55 |
November | 24° | 13° | 130 |
December | 25° | 13° | 80 |
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Where to stay in Kenya
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Kenya, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Kenya
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Things to do in Kenya
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Related Destinations
Masai Mara
World-famous reserve with wildebeest migration and Maasai culture
Nairobi
Modern city with national park
Mombasa
Mombasa: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Diani Beach
Diani Beach: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.