Best Time to Visit Mount Kenya for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

79/100

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Based on optimal climate

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September, June, January

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12°C – 15°C

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The best time to visit Mount Kenya for hiking is September, June, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Mount Kenya, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mount Kenya

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	73Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	62	14.2	73%	shoulder
February	73Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	22°	59	13.8	71%	shoulder
March	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	22°	105	16.3	75%	shoulder
April	40Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	20°	296	22.1	81%	wet
May	40Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	19°	372	20.5	81%	wet
June	74Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	17°	98	12.3	81%	shoulder
July	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	16°	119	14.6	85%	shoulder
August	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	17°	119	15.2	82%	shoulder
September	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	69	9.6	73%	shoulder
October	40Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	20°	254	17.7	73%	wet
November	45Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	19°	238	25.6	80%	wet
December	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	20°	111	19.3	77%	shoulder