AI-generatedNyeri at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,087 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,812 m
Climate in Nyeri
Nyeri has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. February is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Nyeri is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nyeri
The best time to visit Nyeri is from January to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from April to May and from October to November; the wettest month is April with 210 mm.
Nyeri through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nyeri in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Nyeri in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Nyeri in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 21–24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Nyeri in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: September, December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:1418:21
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:01–06:42 · evening 17:54–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:01 · evening 18:34–18:42
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Nyeri compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 21° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Nyeri in October?
In October, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyeri.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 7 min06:14 – 18:21
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nyeri
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Nyeri: score 91 against 59. In February, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. February has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 126 mm | 35 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nyeri month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January23° · 7.0 h
In January, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in January91February24° · 7.4 h
In February, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in February73March24° · 6.5 h
In March, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in March58April22° · 5.4 h
In April, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in April58May21° · 5.3 h
In May, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in May64June20° · 4.5 h
In June, Nyeri is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in June65July20° · 3.7 h
In July, Nyeri is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in July59August20° · 3.9 h
In August, Nyeri is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in August73September21° · 5.4 h
In September, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in September59October22° · 5.6 h
In October, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in October57November21° · 5.2 h
In November, Nyeri is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in November68December21° · 6.2 h
In December, Nyeri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nyeri.
Nyeri in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nyeri
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (10°), the warmest in April (13°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 23° | 10° | 7.0 h | 8 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 24° | 10° | 7.4 h | 6 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 24° | 12° | 6.5 h | 13 | 73 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 22° | 13° | 5.4 h | 26 | 210 |
| MayMay | 58 | 21° | 13° | 5.3 h | 21 | 143 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 20° | 11° | 4.5 h | 14 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 20° | 10° | 3.7 h | 12 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 20° | 10° | 3.9 h | 15 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 21° | 10° | 5.4 h | 11 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 22° | 11° | 5.6 h | 19 | 126 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 21° | 12° | 5.2 h | 24 | 169 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 21° | 11° | 6.2 h | 14 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nyeri
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Nyeri, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Nyeri: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nyeri has about 19 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nyeri
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nyeri
How breezy and how cloudy Nyeri is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nyeri typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Nyeri: mostly cloudy, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Nyeri
Weather for your travel dates
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Nyeri in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nyeri has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 59).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 40 min
- Distance
- 6,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Kenya
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +254
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Nyeri vs Naivasha
In October Naivasha has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 59). During the day Naivasha is 3 °C warmer than Nyeri.
| in October | Nyeri | Naivasha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 13 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Sep, Dec – Mar |
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In October, Nyeri ranks 9 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Nyeri
When is the best time to visit Nyeri?
The best time to visit Nyeri is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nyeri?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Nyeri?
Rain is frequent from April to May and from October to November; the wettest month is April with 210 mm. The driest month is February with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nyeri get?
Nyeri gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Nyeri in?
Nyeri is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nyeri?
A nonstop flight from London to Nyeri takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nyeri?
Nyeri has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 59, summer holidays 61, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 76.