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Kenya Weather is as Invitingly Warm as the Kenya PeopleBelow are the main constituents of the Kenya climate; Nairobi, Mombasa, Lake Victoria (Kisumu), Mount Kenya and the Northern region. NairobiA key component of the weather in Kenya climate is that of Nairobi (the capital of Kenya) and the central highlands region. The climate in this region is largely cool and temperate.
The region also enjoys a double rainy season that occurs between March to May and November to December with rainfall averaging about 1,250 mm/ 50 inches a year... During this time, you may experience quite a lot of lightening and thunder and it may get overcast. The gloomiest and coldest months are July and August where temperatures hover around 8 C (46.4 F) but can dip as low as 5 C (41 F)... They are thus appropriately referred to as the "winter" months and the evenings may feel rather chilly. You should therefore pack a medially warm jacket or sweater, scarf and socks when visiting then. December to March are the sunniest months and you will need to wear summer clothing - short sleeved or sleeveless cotton tops or dresses and shorts as well as sandals. Kenya Weather: MombasaMombasa, Kenya's leading tourist destination is hot and humid virtually all year round.
Because Mombasa seems to have the entire solar system to itself, the sun goes down very grudgingly and is still visible even after up to 9 hours of showing off. You can therefore witness some awesome sunsets. The average annual rainfall is 1,000 mm (40 inches) per year. April and May are the rainiest months while the "short rains" occur in October and November... Because you would likely be confined to the precincts of your hotel during the wet months, you would be well-advised to avoid visiting Mombasa then... That said, visiting during the rainy season does have its benefits: greener landscape, cheaper and less crowded hotels and other accommodations and a generally more laid back attitude everywhere from the hotel to the shops... When visiting during these months, remember to pack some wet weather clothing such as a raincoat and a portable umbrella. Mombasa's weather is fairly representative of that of the other leading Kenya beach destinations namely; Lamu, Malindi and Watamu. Lake Victoria and the Western RegionThe area around Lake Victoria in western Kenya is warm and a tad humid all year round.
The rainy seasons run from March to May and November to December... However, a substantial amount of rainfall falls each month. The rain is often accompanied by lightening and thunderstorms. Even with the rain though, temperatures only drop marginally. When visiting Kisumu and its environs during any part of the year, you can therefore safely pack some light clothing. The warmth and water in the Lake Victoria region encourages the breeding of malaria-causing mosquitoes... Ask your doctor about the prophylaxis options available to you and remember to sleep under a mosquito net. Mount KenyaThe weather in Kenya is coolest in the Mount Kenya region. The area surrounding the country's highest mountain is generally cold and temperatures often fall low enough for frost to occur. The mountain has a permanent dusting of snow and glaciers on its jagged peaks. When scaling Mt Kenya, you will definitely need some winter clothing so be sure to pack a winter jacket and woolen scarves, socks and gloves. Northern RegionThe Kenya weather is at severest in the northern and northeastern regions of the country. These are hot and arid with semi-desert-like vegetation. You will therefore need to carry some lightweight clothing although owing to the conservative culture in this region, you should cover up as much as possible. The punishing climate notwithstanding, these regions are home to several wildlife sanctuaries and the incredible Lake Turkana, the only permanent desert lake in the world which is home to oodles of crocodiles, vipers and scorpions.
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Although the generous sea breezes temper what would otherwise be punishing heat, it is recommended that you pack lightweight clothing such as cotton sleeveless or short-sleeved tops and shorts together with sandals.
Temperatures can rise as high as 37C (98.6F) in the warmest months.
