Machakos weather
At 10:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (4.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb. Machakos sits 1627 m (5,338 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Machakos, Machakos County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 38%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (4.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–FebOff season Apr, Nov
About Machakos weather
Is it raining in Machakos right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (4.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Machakos this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–25° and lows of 15–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Machakos lately?
In the past 7 days, Machakos had 5 rainy days and 15.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Machakos?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Machakos weather by month
When is the best time to visit Machakos?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Machakos is Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in June to 30°C (86°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Machakos?
April is the wettest month, with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Machakos?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F).
Does Machakos have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 118 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months