What’s the climate like in Lake Nakuru National Park?
The current climate of Lake Nakuru National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 24°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Nakuru National Park in recent years was 47°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in August 2022.
On average, Lake Nakuru National Park receives 1021 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 Lake Nakuru National Park?
The best time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park for sunny weather is January through March and June through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park. 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 Lake Nakuru National Park
The climate table of Lake Nakuru National Park 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) | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 22 | 22 | 63 | 142 | 128 | 117 | 104 | 93 | 98 | 86 | 81 | 65 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in July
- Precipitation: 1021 mm per year, averaging 85 mm per month
- Driest months: 22 mm in January, February and 63 mm in March
- Wettest months: 142 mm in April, 128 mm in May and 117 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake Nakuru National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake Nakuru National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Nakuru National Park. 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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