What’s the climate like in Kisumu?
The current climate of Kisumu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kisumu in recent years was 39°C in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in August 2022.
On average, Kisumu receives 1711 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kisumu?
The best time to visit Kisumu for sunny weather is January, February and June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kisumu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kisumu
The climate table of Kisumu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 83 | 158 | 262 | 219 | 108 | 79 | 100 | 114 | 184 | 209 | 130 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in May, June and July
- Precipitation: 1711 mm per year, averaging 143 mm per month
- Driest months: 65 mm in January, 79 mm in July and 83 mm in February
- Wettest months: 262 mm in April, 219 mm in May and 209 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Kisumu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kisumu, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kisumu
This graph shows how much precipitation Kisumu, Kenya, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kisumu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kisumu, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kisumu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kisumu, Kenya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kisumu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kisumu, Kenya, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kisumu by Month
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