Weather insights
Weather for Planting in Kenya
Climate normals near Nairobi for Kenya (2020–2024), from Open-Meteo historical weather. Compare with the planting calendar below.
Station/areaNairobi
Elev.1684 m
Period2020–2024
Average temperature by month
19.2°
Jan
20.3°
Feb
20.4°
Mar
19.2°
Apr
18.7°
May
17.7°
Jun
17°
Jul
17.5°
Aug
18.6°
Sep
19.9°
Oct
18.9°
Nov
19.1°
Dec
Average rainfall by month
78
Jan
66
Feb
90
Mar
196
Apr
91
May
26
Jun
23
Jul
29
Aug
34
Sep
46
Oct
122
Nov
60
Dec
Millimetres per month (multi-year mean).
Month-by-month climate & sowable crops
| Month | Avg temp | Rainfall | Sowable crops |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.2 °C | 78 mm | — |
| February | 20.3 °C | 66 mm | 51 crops → |
| March | 20.4 °C | 90 mm | 474 crops → |
| April | 19.2 °C | 196 mm | 204 crops → |
| May | 18.7 °C | 91 mm | 6 crops → |
| June | 17.7 °C | 26 mm | 12 crops → |
| July | 17 °C | 23 mm | 81 crops → |
| August | 17.5 °C | 29 mm | 201 crops → |
| September | 18.6 °C | 34 mm | 129 crops → |
| October | 19.9 °C | 46 mm | 282 crops → |
| November | 18.9 °C | 122 mm | 12 crops → |
| December | 19.1 °C | 60 mm | — |
FAQ: weather for planting in Kenya
Are these live forecasts?
No — they are monthly climate normals from Open-Meteo’s historical archive (multi-year averages), cached for SEO and shared hosting. Use a local forecast for planting-day decisions.
How do I use this with the crop calendar?
Compare cooler/drier months with the Kenya planting calendar and frost dates. Elevation and microclimates still matter.
These are multi-year monthly averages, not live forecasts. Microclimates and elevation matter — confirm with local weather before planting.