This article provides a detailed overview of the typical weather conditions in Nyahururu, Kenya, based on historical data and weather forecasts.
Thomson's Falls, Nyahururu
Temperature
In Nyahururu, the summers are short, warm, and overcast, while the winters are short, cool, and partly cloudy. The hottest month of the year in Nyahururu is March, with an average high of 76°F and a low of 49°F. The coldest month of the year in Nyahururu is July, with an average low of 49°F and a high of 67°F.
The warm season lasts for approximately 2.1 months, from January 27 to March 31, with average daily high temperatures exceeding 75°F. Conversely, the cool season spans about 2.4 months, from June 18 to August 29, with average daily high temperatures below 69°F.
Here's a table summarizing the average high and low temperatures for the warmest and coldest months:
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| Month | Average High (°F) | Average Low (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| March (Warmest) | 76 | 49 |
| July (Coldest) | 67 | 49 |
Cloud Cover
The average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year in Nyahururu. The clearer part of the year begins around July 20 and lasts for 2.8 months, ending around October 14. September is the clearest month of the year, during which the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 45% of the time on average.
The cloudier part of the year begins around October 14 and lasts for 9.2 months, ending around July 20. The cloudiest month of the year in Nyahururu is April, during which the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 78% of the time on average.
Precipitation
Rain falls throughout the year in Nyahururu. A wet day is defined as one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. The chance of wet days varies significantly throughout the year.
The wetter season lasts for 8.0 months, from March 26 to November 27, with a greater than 33% chance of a given day being a wet day. April is the month with the most wet days, averaging 14.7 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. The drier season lasts 4.0 months, from November 27 to March 26. January sees the fewest wet days, with an average of 4.1 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation.
The month with the most rain in Nyahururu is April, with an average rainfall of 4.6 inches. February is the month with the least rain, with an average rainfall of 0.9 inches.
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Wind
The average hourly wind speed in Nyahururu experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year. The windier part of the year lasts for 6.2 months, from October 14 to April 21, with average wind speeds of more than 7.2 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Nyahururu is March, with an average hourly wind speed of 8.5 miles per hour.
The calmer time of year lasts for 5.8 months, from April 21 to October 14. July is the calmest month of the year in Nyahururu, with an average hourly wind speed of 5.7 miles per hour. The wind is most often from the south for 4.5 months, from May 14 to September 29, with a peak percentage of 56% on August 8. The wind is most often from the east for 7.5 months, from September 29 to May 14, with a peak percentage of 83% on January 1.
Climate graph of a similar region.
Changing Climate Patterns
Sunrise and Sunset
The length of the day in Nyahururu does not vary substantially over the course of the year, staying within 7 minutes of 12 hours throughout. In 2025, the shortest day is December 21, with 12 hours, 7 minutes of daylight; the longest day is June 21, with 12 hours, 8 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise is at 6:14 AM on November 3, and the latest sunrise is 31 minutes later at 6:45 AM on February 11. The earliest sunset is at 6:21 PM on November 2, and the latest sunset is 31 minutes later at 6:52 PM on February 10.
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Best Time to Visit
Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Nyahururu for warm-weather activities are from late August to mid-October and from early December to late March, with a peak score in the third week of February.
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