February weather forecast
Kenya

February continues the dry trend set by January, registering as one of the driest months in Kenya. Rainfall in Nairobi during this month remains minimal, averaging 20mm (0.79"), which is even lower than the precipitation levels in January.

Temperature ranges in Nairobi remain comfortable, with lows averaging 13°C (55.4°F) and highs reaching up to 26°C (78.8°F). This represents a slight increase from the previous month, making February marginally warmer than January. As Nairobi is situated at a higher altitude, it generally experiences cooler temperatures than other regions of Kenya.

In the coastal city of Mombasa, February is one of the hottest months of the year. The average temperatures range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), and the relative humidity is high. The Indian Ocean waters remain warm, providing excellent conditions for swimming and other water-based activities.

Moving to the northern regions of Kenya, the cities like Marsabit continue to experience high temperatures in February. Daytime temperatures can peak at 36°C (96.8°F), typically making it the hottest month of the year in these areas.

In the western part of the country, including cities like Kisumu on the shores of Lake Victoria, February sees temperatures between 19°C (66.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). Despite being one of the hottest months of the year in this region, rainfall is limited, much like the rest of the country.

In terms of wildlife viewing, February's dry conditions are conducive to excellent game spotting, especially in national parks and reserves, as animals tend to congregate around the remaining water sources. Overall, February's warm and dry weather provides a favourable climate for tourism and various outdoor activities.

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• Nairobi - February »
  February, recording an average high temperature of 27°C (80.6°F) and a low temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F), is Nairobi's warmest month. January and February, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Nairobi, Kenya.
• Mombasa - February »
  In Mombasa, in February, the average water temperature is 28.2°C (82.8°F). In Mombasa, during February, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
• Nakuru - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Nakuru is February, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. February is the least humid month in Nakuru with an average relative humidity of 59%.
• Eldoret - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Eldoret is February, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. February is the least humid month in Eldoret with an average relative humidity of 54%.
• Kitale - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Kitale is February, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically collects 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. February proves to be the warmest month in Kitale, recording an average peak temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a minimum temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).
• Malindi - February »
  January, February, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Malindi. The months with the least sunshine in Malindi are February and May, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.
• Garissa - February »
  The arrival of February in Garissa sees a recorded average high-temperature of a sweltering 35.1°C (95.2°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. February is the least humid month in Garissa, with an average relative humidity of 52%.
• Kakamega - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Kakamega is February, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. The least humid month in Kakamega is February, with an average relative humidity of 54%.
• Kapenguria - February »
  February is the warmest month in Kapenguria, exhibiting average temperatures of 27.5°C (81.5°F) at the peak and 13.3°C (55.9°F) at the base. The least humid month in Kapenguria is February, with an average relative humidity of 51%.
• Bungoma - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bungoma is February, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. February is the month when Bungoma, Kenya, experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 16.3°C (61.3°F).