​Weather & Climate – Solio Ranch

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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

Climate Chart Solio Ranch

Climate Chart Solio Ranch – 1,890-2,035m / 6,201-6,677ft

* Averages based on 50 years of monthly climate data, taken from 1km² (0.39mi²) interpolated climate surfaces.
© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.

Due to the high altitude, Solio Ranch experiences a cool climate. The reserve is close to the equator, which keeps temperatures from varying much. Temperatures in the low to mid-twenties Celsius (seventies Fahrenheit) are characteristic of the daytime, although it’s much cooler once the sun sets. Pack warm clothes for game drives in the early morning. The long rains are from March to May. The short rains peak in November.


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Dry Season –June to September

It’s nice and sunny during the Dry season, although showers can sometimes interrupt the sunshine. The climate is temperate with average temperatures around 22°C/72°F. Warm clothing is needed at nighttime and during early mornings with temperatures around 10°C/50°F.

  • June & July – The sunny weather in these months is sometimes interrupted with a shower of rain. A lovely afternoon temperature of 22°C/72°F is the norm.
  • August & September – In August there is a small increase in rainfall. An afternoon average of 22°C/72°F is typical.

Wet Season –October to May

The short rains and long rains mark this period from October to May, separated by a drier stretch (December to February). The sun struggles to break through the clouds, but it doesn’t usually rain all day.

  • October & November – ‘Short rains’ – October usually sees the beginning of the rains. The average afternoon temperature is around 23°C/73°F.
  • December, January & February – This period separating the short and long rains is marked by less rain. It’s difficult to predict exactly when it will begin, and there will still be rain some days.
  • March, April & May – ‘Long rains’ – April is the dampest month. It rains most days for at least part of the day. Driving becomes difficult on water-sodden tracks. It’s cold in the early morning with temperatures around 11°C/52°F.

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