Kakamega Forest

Weather & Climate

Kakamega Forest Operators

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

Climate Chart Kakamega Forest – 1,555-2,084m / 5,102-6,837ft

Kakamega Forest 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 typically more than 10 hours of sunshine daily 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. You may experience some overcast days and tropical storms, but even so the average day has at least 9 hours of sunshine. Road conditions may deteriorate, but this will not generally affect forest access.
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. You can expect some rain on one in two days, but usually this will take the form of short tropical downpours. Most days have around 10 hours of sunshine as well.