Saiwa Swamp National Park

Weather & Climate

Saiwa Swamp Operators

Expert

By Philip Briggs

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

Climate Chart Saiwa Swamp National Park – 1,860-1,880m / 6,102-6,168ft

Saiwa Swamp National Park has a warm and humid climate with high rainfall. Due to its proximity to the equator, temperatures don’t vary much. The average afternoon temperature is around 26°C/79°F, but it gets cooler overnight with a temperature of about 12°C/54°F. There is rainfall throughout the year, but a distinct Wet season brings plenty of rain from April to November.

Dry Season –December to March

December & January – December and January are dry, although it can still rain occasionally. The days are mostly sunny.
February & March – The rain usually picks up a bit in February and increases through March. There are still a lot of sunny days.

Wet Season –April to November

April, May, June, July & August – This is a long period of high rainfall. Mostly this falls in short but heavy storms, but there are occasional overcast days. Road conditions might deteriorate, but this doesn’t affect access to the park.
September, October & November – Rain decreases a little in September. There are still occasional storms, but conditions are mostly bright, with an average of 10 hours of sunshine daily.