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Located
on the east coast of Africa, astride the Equator, Kenya
is the most beautiful nation on Earth.Kenya's
climate varies across the country, from the tropical humidity
of the coast, the dry heat of the savannah or semi-arid
areas and the cool air of the highlands. Temperatures
in these areas are fairly constant year round with an
average of 27°C (80°F) at the coast, 21°C to 27°C (70°F
to 80°F) in the hinterland, while in Nairobi and the highlands
over 5,000 ft, the daytime temperatures normally range
between 19°C and 24°C (66°F to 75°F). Most
parts of the country experience two rainy seasons: the
'long rains' falling over a ten week period between April
and June, and the 'short rains' over a five week period
between November and December. The rain tends to
fall mainly at night and is usually a short and heavy
tropical downpour. Rain may occasionally fall outside
of the normal rainy seasons. In the highland areas
north of Nairobi it may get chilly at night or in the
early mornings - especially June, July, August when temperatures
are cooler - so it is recommended that visitors pack some
items of warm clothing.
Average
Monthly Temperatures
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F
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M
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A
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M
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J
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J
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S
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O
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N
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D
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| Nairobi |
Temp
° C |
25
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26
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25
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24
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22
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21
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21
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21
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24
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24
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23
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23
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| Mombasa |
Temp
° C |
31
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31
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31
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30
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28
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28
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27
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27
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28
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29
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29
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30
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