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Weather & Climate – Kakamega Forest NR
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.
Climate Chart Kakamega Forest National Reserve – 1,555-2,084m / 5,102-6,837ft
Kakamega Forest National Reserve has a tropical high-rainfall climate. Its closeness to the equator means that temperatures are steady throughout the year. Afternoons average around 26°C/79°F, while nights average around 14°C/57°F. It rains all year, with peaks in April and May.
Drier Season –December to February
- December, January & February – These months are drier, but it can still rain a lot. The exact timing of the drier period is difficult to predict, but rain usually starts to pick up again in mid-February. There are more hours of sunshine during these months.
Wet Season –March to November
- March – The rain usually increases sometime in March.
- April & May – This coincides with the long rains throughout the country. These are the wettest months. Many overcast days are typical, and it can rain all day. Road conditions may deteriorate.
- June, July, August, September, October & November – Rain decreases a little in June, but it’s still relatively wet. Rainfall peaks in August during this period. It can sometimes rain for days, but there are days with sunshine as well.