Laikipia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Laikipia, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show Laikipia at one spot: Nanyuki, its largest city. At 1:15 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 14°C (58°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (6.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 62%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (6.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Dec–FebOff season Apr
About Nanyuki weather
Is it raining in Nanyuki right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 14° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 3 PM (6.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Nanyuki this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–24° and lows of 12–14°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Nanyuki lately?
In the past 7 days, Nanyuki had 6 rainy days and 14.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nanyuki?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Laikipia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Laikipia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Laikipia is Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in July to 27°C (80°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Laikipia?
April is the wettest month, with about 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Laikipia?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F).
Does Laikipia have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Nanyuki), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Laikipia
Weather can differ a lot within Laikipia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.