What’s the climate like in Laikipia?
The current climate of Laikipia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Laikipia in recent years was 32°C in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in August 2022.
On average, Laikipia receives 1534 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Kenya? Check out the weather and climate in places like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Mombasa, or have a look at other destinations in Kenya.
Best time to visit Laikipia?
The best time to visit Laikipia for sunny weather is January through March and June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Laikipia. 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 Laikipia
The climate table of Laikipia 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) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 76 | 66 | 104 | 228 | 191 | 49 | 34 | 53 | 57 | 233 | 308 | 135 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in July
- Precipitation: 1534 mm per year, averaging 128 mm per month
- Driest months: 34 mm in July, 49 mm in June and 53 mm in August
- Wettest months: 308 mm in November, 233 mm in October and 228 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Laikipia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Laikipia, 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 Laikipia
This graph shows how much precipitation Laikipia, 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 Laikipia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Laikipia, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Laikipia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Laikipia, 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 Laikipia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Laikipia, 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 Laikipia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Laikipia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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