Kakamega Forest

Weather & Climate

Kakamega Forest Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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

Kakamega Forest National Reserve 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 more hours of sunshine 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. Many overcast days are typical, and it can rain all day. Road conditions may deteriorate.
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. It can sometimes rain for days, but there are days with sunshine as well.