Eldoret, a city located in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, experiences a subtropical highland climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Situated over 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level, the town has a moderate to cool climate. The temperature falls significantly at night, and in the cold season (May-August) it is regularly in the single digits Celsius. The warm season is the driest and the cool season is the wettest, making the town have a pattern similar to that of a Mediterranean climate.
Understanding the weather patterns in Eldoret can help you plan your visit or daily activities effectively. Here's a detailed look at what you can expect throughout the year.
Temperature
In Eldoret, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.2 °C, that of the warmest month (March) is of 18.6 °C. The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands.
Here are the average temperatures:
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| Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 | 24.5 | 17.5 |
| February | 10.7 | 25.6 | 18.1 |
| March | 11.6 | 25.6 | 18.6 |
| April | 12.4 | 24.2 | 18.3 |
| May | 11.7 | 23.6 | 17.6 |
| June | 11.1 | 22.6 | 16.8 |
| July | 10.6 | 21.8 | 16.2 |
| August | 10.5 | 22.1 | 16.3 |
| September | 10.2 | 23.4 | 16.8 |
| October | 11.2 | 23.7 | 17.5 |
| November | 11.6 | 23 | 17.3 |
| December | 10.8 | 23.6 | 17.2 |
| Year | 11.1 | 23.6 | 17.3 |
Monthly Temperature Details:
- January: The average temperature is of 17.5 °C, with a minimum of 10.5 °C and a maximum of 24.5 °C.
- February: The average temperature is of 18.1 °C, with a minimum of 10.7 °C and a maximum of 25.6 °C.
- March: The average temperature is of 18.6 °C, with a minimum of 11.6 °C and a maximum of 25.6 °C.
- April: The average temperature is of 18.3 °C, with a minimum of 12.4 °C and a maximum of 24.2 °C.
- May: The average temperature is of 17.6 °C, with a minimum of 11.7 °C and a maximum of 23.6 °C.
- June: The average temperature is of 16.8 °C, with a minimum of 11.1 °C and a maximum of 22.6 °C.
- July: The average temperature is of 16.2 °C, with a minimum of 10.6 °C and a maximum of 21.8 °C.
- August: The average temperature is of 16.3 °C, with a minimum of 10.5 °C and a maximum of 22.1 °C.
- September: The average temperature is of 16.8 °C, with a minimum of 10.2 °C and a maximum of 23.4 °C.
- October: The average temperature is of 17.5 °C, with a minimum of 11.2 °C and a maximum of 23.7 °C.
- November: The average temperature is of 17.3 °C, with a minimum of 11.6 °C and a maximum of 23 °C.
- December: The average temperature is of 17.2 °C, with a minimum of 10.8 °C and a maximum of 23.6 °C.
Precipitation
Precipitation amounts to 1105 millimeters per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 30 millimeters in the driest month (January) to 195 millimeters in the wettest one (August). The rainy season falls during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, bringing heavy precipitation.
Here is the average precipitation:
| Month | Rain (mm) | Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 5 |
| February | 40 | 5 |
| March | 55 | 8 |
| April | 150 | 15 |
| May | 125 | 15 |
| June | 105 | 13 |
| July | 170 | 19 |
| August | 195 | 21 |
| September | 85 | 11 |
| October | 50 | 9 |
| November | 50 | 9 |
| December | 45 | 7 |
| Year | 1105 | 137 |
Monthly Rainfall Details:
- January: Precipitation amounts to 30 mm, distributed over 5 days.
- February: Precipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
- March: Precipitation amounts to 55 mm, distributed over 8 days.
- April: Precipitation amounts to 150 mm, distributed over 15 days.
- May: Precipitation amounts to 125 mm, distributed over 15 days.
- June: Precipitation amounts to 105 mm, distributed over 13 days.
- July: Precipitation amounts to 170 mm, distributed over 19 days.
- August: Precipitation amounts to 195 mm, distributed over 21 days.
- September: Precipitation amounts to 85 mm, distributed over 11 days.
- October: Precipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 9 days.
- November: Precipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 9 days.
- December: Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
Sunshine Hours
There are on average around 2830 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
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| Month | Average | Total |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 275 |
| February | 9 | 260 |
| March | 8.5 | 265 |
| April | 8 | 245 |
| May | 7.5 | 235 |
| June | 7.5 | 230 |
| July | 6 | 185 |
| August | 6 | 180 |
| September | 7.5 | 225 |
| October | 8 | 240 |
| November | 7.5 | 220 |
| December | 9 | 275 |
| Year | 7.8 | 2830 |
Sunshine Details:
- January: There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
- February: There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
- March: There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
- April: There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
- May: There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
- June: There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
- July: There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
- August: There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
- September: There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
- October: There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
- November: There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
- December: There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day.
The clearest month of the year in Eldoret is September, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 43% of the time. The cloudiest month of the year in Eldoret is April, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 81% of the time.
Humidity and Wind
The average humidity is 57% in January, dropping to its lowest level. In August, the city experiences its highest humidity, reaching 78%. The perceived humidity level in Eldoret, as measured by the percentage of time in which the humidity comfort level is muggy, oppressive, or miserable, does not vary significantly over the course of the year, remaining a virtually constant 0% throughout.
The average hourly wind speed in Eldoret experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year. The windiest month of the year in Eldoret is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 7.7 miles per hour. The calmest month of the year in Eldoret is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 2.5 miles per hour.
Best Time to Visit
Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Eldoret for warm-weather activities are from early September to early October and from late November to late March. For hot-weather activities, the best time to visit Eldoret is from mid January to late March, with a peak score in the first week of March.
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Additional Information
Los Planes, Honduras (8,440 miles away); Fómeque, Colombia (7,544 miles); and Arequipa, Peru (7,350) are the far-away foreign places with temperatures most similar to Eldoret.
The length of the day in Eldoret does not vary substantially over the course of the year, staying within 9 minutes of 12 hours throughout. The earliest sunrise is at 6:19 AM on November 3, and the latest sunrise is 31 minutes later at 6:50 AM on February 10. The earliest sunset is at 6:25 PM on November 3, and the latest sunset is 31 minutes later at 6:56 PM on February 11.
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