As Kenya has a diverse geography, its climate and weather conditions are also varied. The climate in Kenya is greatly influenced by its location close to the equator and its varied terrain.
Kenya basically enjoys a tropical climate. The coastal side of the country has a hot and humid climate. Rainfall is high in the coastal regions of the country. Most of the rains occur between April and July. Rainfall is more on the eastern coast of the country. The climate is also humid in the Lake Victoria basin. This is primarily because of the moist westerly winds that rises form the Atlantic Ocean and the Congo Basin.
Generally speaking, the country has a dry climate. Apart from the coastal areas, the central of the country experiences a cool and humid climate while the northern and eastern part of the country enjoys a hot and dry climate. Because of this reason, the regions in this area are of semi-desert and arid character.
Kenya receives a lot of sunshine all around the year. Summers are extremely hot over here and one is expected to wear light summer clothes. During the daytime the weather is hot, while the nights are cooler and comfortable. The early hours of the morning are also cool and pleasant. February and March are the hottest months of the country while July and August are the cooler months. The long rainy season occurs from April to July, while the shorter one occurs from October to December.
The temperature in the coastal town of Mombasa ranges from a maximum of 30.30 Celsius to a minimum of 22.40 Celsius. Nairobi, the capital of the country has a temperature of 25.20 Celsius maximum and 13.60 Celsius minimum, while Eldoret has a maximum temperature of 23.60 Celsius and a minimum temperature of 9.50 Celsius.
The period ranging from June to September represent the migration period of the wildlife found in the country. It is one of the most spectacular events of the country.
The climate in Kenya is varied and has a profound influence on the life and the settlement patterns of the people of the country.