Nyandarua County weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nyandarua County, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show Nyandarua County at one spot: Upper Gilgil, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was fog and 9°C (48°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–FebOff season Apr
About Upper Gilgil weather
Is it raining in Upper Gilgil right now?
No. It’s fog and 9° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Upper Gilgil this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–19° and lows of 7–9°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Upper Gilgil lately?
In the past 7 days, Upper Gilgil had 6 rainy days and 18.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Upper Gilgil?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Nyandarua County weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nyandarua County?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nyandarua County is Jan–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 28°C (82°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Nyandarua County?
April is the wettest month, with about 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Nyandarua County?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Nyandarua County 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 Upper Gilgil), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Nyandarua County
Weather can differ a lot within Nyandarua County: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Gilgil | Jan–Feb | Apr | 23–28°C | 1,189 mm |
| Ol Kalou | Sep, Jan–Feb | Apr | 19–24°C | 1,234 mm |
| Mairo Inya | Dec–Feb | Apr | 23–28°C | 1,189 mm |