Amboseli weather and climate
Amboseli weather and climate
Day
26 °C
Night
17 °C
Precipitation
64 mm
in month
Rainy days
10 days
in month
Daylight
12 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
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Weather overview for Amboseli
Weather overview
Amboseli (Kenya) in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 24.0 °C (75.2 °F) in July to 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in February. The least rainy month in Amboseli is July with its 1 days of rain, the rainiest month is April, when it rains 15 days. Temperatures during the night go from 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) in July to 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) in April.
January weather
The maximum of the sea temperature is observable, with its value being 0.0 °C (32.0 °F) in Amboseli, while the day temperature rise's start could be observed. The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value of 6 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed too, the value of this measure is 47 mm (1.85 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 9 hours.
February weather
The day temperature reaches its maximum, with its value being 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in Amboseli, while the night temperature starts to rise in this month. The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value being 5 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent too, with its value of 41 mm (1.61 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its maximum, with its value being 9 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum in this month.
March weather
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) in Amboseli, while the night temperature continues to rise, with its value of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F). The rainfall amount starts to rise, the value of this measure is 79 mm (3.11 in), and the number of rainy days starts to rise too in March. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed in March.
April weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in Amboseli, while the night temperature is on its maximum, with its value of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F). The number of rainy days is on its maximum, with its value of 15 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its maximum as well, its value is 123 mm (4.83 in). The minimum of the wind speed is observable, with its value of 2.4. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value of 7 hours.
May weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) in Amboseli, while the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed in May. The rainfall amount starts to descent, the value of this measure is 64 mm (2.52 in), and the number of rainy days starts to descent as well in this month. The humidity reaches its maximum in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
June weather
The tourist season is at its beginning in Amboseli. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 24.9 °C (76.8 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 15.2 °C (59.4 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 10 mm (0.41 in), and the number of rainy days continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 3 days. The day length reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 12 hours.
July weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in July in Amboseli. The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, the value of this measure is 24.0 °C (75.2 °F), and the night temperature reaches its minimum too, the value of this measure is 14.2 °C (57.6 °F). The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 1 days, and the rainfall amount is on its minimum too, with its value of 4 mm (0.14 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed.
August weather
The tourist season is taking place in Amboseli, and the ongoing dry season is noticeable too. The day temperature starts to rise, its value is 25.3 °C (77.5 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, its value is 2 days.
September weather
The tourist season continues in Amboseli, and there is pending dry season too. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 27.3 °C (81.1 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed.
October weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 28.9 °C (84.0 °F) in Amboseli, while the night temperature starts to rise in October. The number of rainy days starts to rise, the value of this measure is 5 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed too in October. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 9 hours. The humidity reaches its minimum in this month.
November weather
The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value being 13 days in Amboseli, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, with its value being 113 mm (4.43 in). The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent, with its value of 8 hours.
December weather
The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 10 days in Amboseli, and the rainfall amount starts to descent as well, with its value of 86 mm (3.39 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, its value is 8 hours. The maximum of the day length can be noticed, with its value being 12 hours.
FAQs
Is March part of the dry season in Amboseli?
No, March is not a dry month in Amboseli, expect rain approximately 9 days in a month.
What level of humidity is to expect in April in Amboseli?
In Amboseli in April, expect humidity around 70 %.
How windy is it in May in Amboseli?
In Amboseli in May, there will be an average wind scale of 2.7. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
Is it hot in June in Amboseli?
In June in Amboseli, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is July a good month to visit Amboseli?
In Amboseli in July, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. There are only 1 days of rain in the whole month, so you can leave your umbrella at home. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 24.0 °C (75.2 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. The temperature of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the temperature in Amboseli during the day in August?
The average daily temperature in Amboseli in August is 25.3 °C (77.5 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is September part of the wet season in Amboseli?
No, there is no wet season in September in Amboseli - you can expect 2 days of rain during the month.
How many sunny hours can I expect in October in Amboseli?
In Amboseli in October, you can expect around 9 hours of sunshine.
What is the air temperature in November in Amboseli at night?
The average night temperature in Amboseli in November is 16.4 °C (61.5 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.
How many rainy days can I expect in December in Amboseli?
In Amboseli in December, we can expect 10 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.4 days of the week, or in general - 35 % days.