What’s the climate like in Tsavo?
The current climate of Tsavo features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tsavo in recent years was 38°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in October 2018.
On average, Tsavo receives 852 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London 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 Tsavo?
The best time to visit Tsavo for sunny weather is January, February and May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tsavo. 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 Tsavo
The climate table of Tsavo 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) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 62 | 137 | 121 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 69 | 151 | 155 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in March
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 852 mm per year, averaging 71 mm per month
- Driest months: 12 mm in September, 14 mm in July and 17 mm in August
- Wettest months: 155 mm in December, 151 mm in November and 137 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Tsavo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tsavo, 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 Tsavo
This graph shows how much precipitation Tsavo, 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 Tsavo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tsavo, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tsavo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tsavo, 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 Tsavo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tsavo, 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 Tsavo by Month
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