Kenya, situated near the equator, enjoys a tropical climate, but various regional climatic differences are influenced by factors such as altitude. The country does not experience a traditional winter or summer due to its proximity to the equator.
We are in the area of Kenya where there are two rainy periods, corresponding with the two passages of the sun at the zenith. In Nairobi, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 17.5 °C, that of the warmest month (March) is of 21.5 °C.
Kenya has opposite seasons ; it’s the start of winter in June.
Here are the average temperatures in Nairobi:
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Detailed Weather Conditions in Nairobi During June
June is generally a warm month in Nairobi. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C, with a minimum of 13 °C and a maximum of 23.8 °C.
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Daily high temperatures are around 73°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 77°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 3°F, from 58°F to 55°F, rarely falling below 51°F or exceeding 60°F.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C. On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C.
Temperature Overview
Here's a detailed overview of the average temperatures in Nairobi throughout the year:
For reference, on February 26, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Nairobi typically range from 60°F to 81°F, while on July 14, the coldest day of the year, they range from 54°F to 71°F.
Here are the average temperatures:
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| Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.9 | 26.9 | 20.4 |
| February | 14 | 28.3 | 21.2 |
| March | 15.1 | 28 | 21.5 |
| April | 15.4 | 26.1 | 20.7 |
| May | 14.6 | 24.8 | 19.7 |
| June | 13 | 23.8 | 18.4 |
| July | 11.8 | 23.2 | 17.5 |
| August | 12.2 | 23.8 | 18 |
| September | 12.7 | 26 | 19.3 |
| October | 14.4 | 26.9 | 20.6 |
| November | 15.1 | 25.1 | 20.1 |
| December | 14.6 | 25.6 | 20.1 |
| Year | 13.9 | 25.7 | 19.75 |
Precipitation in June
Precipitation amounts to 745 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. Precipitation amounts to 25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The chance of a wet day over the course of June is rapidly decreasing, starting the month at 11% and ending it at 3%.
The average sliding 31-day rainfall during June in Nairobi is decreasing, starting the month at 0.8 inches, when it rarely exceeds 1.7 inches, and ending the month at 0.1 inches, when it rarely exceeds 0.4 inches or falls below -0.0 inches.
Here is the average precipitation:
| Month | Rain (mm) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 5 |
| February | 50 | 4 |
| March | 70 | 6 |
| April | 155 | 13 |
| May | 110 | 11 |
| June | 25 | 6 |
| July | 12 | 5 |
| August | 14 | 5 |
| September | 25 | 5 |
| October | 45 | 7 |
| November | 120 | 14 |
| December | 80 | 9 |
| Year | 745 | 90 |
Sunshine Hours and Daylight
There are on average around 2440 sunshine hours per year.
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There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day in June. So, the sun shines 44% of the time. Over the course of June in Nairobi, the length of the day is essentially constant.
The shortest day of the month is June 17, with 12 hours, 3 minutes of daylight and the longest day is June 1, with 12 hours, 3 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Nairobi is 6:29 AM on June 1 and the latest sunrise is 6 minutes later at 6:34 AM on June 30. The earliest sunset is 6:32 PM on June 1 and the latest sunset is 6 minutes later at 6:37 PM on June 30.
Here are the average hours of sunshine per day:
| Month | Average | Total |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 280 |
| February | 9.5 | 265 |
| March | 8.5 | 265 |
| April | 7 | 205 |
| May | 6 | 180 |
| June | 5.5 | 160 |
| July | 4 | 125 |
| August | 4 | 125 |
| September | 5.5 | 170 |
| October | 7 | 215 |
| November | 7 | 205 |
| December | 8 | 255 |
| Year | 6.7 | 2440 |
Additional Factors
The average humidity in June is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid. The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
Cloud Cover
The month of June in Nairobi experiences gradually decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 62% to 58%. The clearest day of the month is June 30, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 42% of the time.
For reference, on April 17, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 74%, while on September 2, the clearest day of the year, the chance of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies is 56%.
Wind Conditions
The average hourly wind speed in Nairobi is essentially constant during June, remaining within 0.2 miles per hour of 6.9 miles per hour throughout. The lowest daily average wind speed during June is 6.7 miles per hour on June 17. The hourly average wind direction in Nairobi throughout June is predominantly from the east, with a peak proportion of 76% on June 1.
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