What’s the climate like in Tsavo West National Park?
The current climate of Tsavo West National Park 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 West National Park in recent years was 38°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in October 2018.
On average, Tsavo West National Park receives 852 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Tsavo West National Park?
The best time to visit Tsavo West National Park 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 West 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 Tsavo West National Park
The climate table of Tsavo West 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) | 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 West National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tsavo West 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 Tsavo West National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Tsavo West 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 Tsavo West National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tsavo West National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tsavo West 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 Tsavo West National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tsavo West 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 Tsavo West National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tsavo West 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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