Travel Planning
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Best Time to Visit Kakamega

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Kakamega, Kenya.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 February 21.9°C 40mm 100
#2 January 21.1°C 52mm 98
#3 December 20.4°C 81mm 97
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 98 Feb 100 Mar 97 Apr 63 May 71 Jun 94 Jul 94 Aug 94 Sep 91 Oct 87 Nov 76 Dec 97
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
20.3°C · 166mm/mo

Spring is warm and very wet.

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Summer
19.0°C · 92mm/mo

Summer is mild and wet.

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Autumn
19.7°C · 135mm/mo

Autumn is mild and wet.

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Winter
21.1°C · 58mm/mo

Winter is warm and relatively dry.

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Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Kakamega?
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By comfort score, February is the best month to visit Kakamega (score: 100). Expect average temperatures of 21.9°C and 40mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Kakamega?
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April sees the heaviest rainfall in Kakamega (213mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Kakamega like in summer?
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Summer in Kakamega averages 19.0°C with 92mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.

04 What is Kakamega like in winter?
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Winter averages 21.1°C with 58mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Kakamega?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Kakamega?
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Peak season falls in February, January, December. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in March, June, July.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01