Kenya
Kenya in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kenya in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kenya in February?
- Mombasa is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in February; Nanyuki is the coolest at 26°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kenya in February?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Mombasa (28°C (82°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Mombasa
Coolest
26°
Nanyuki
Driest
4 mm
Malindi
Warmest sea
28°
Mombasa
Across Kenya, February highs run from 26°C (78°F) (Nanyuki) to 32°C (89°F) (Mombasa). On average it is about as warm as January. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Malindi, Mombasa, and Nairobi.
Best places in Kenya in February
100 
Malindi
Kilifi County · Kenya
31° / 22° 4 mm Feb
92
Mombasa
Mombasa · Kenya
32° / 23° 17 mm Feb
83
Nairobi
Nairobi · Kenya
28° / 14° 53 mm Feb
94
Kilifi
Kilifi County · Kenya
32° / 23° 15 mm Feb
87
Nakuru
Nakuru · Kenya
27° / 10° 38 mm Feb
89
Eldoret
Uasin Gishu County · Kenya
26° / 11° 46 mm Feb
88
Nanyuki
Laikipia · Kenya
26° / 7° 29 mm Feb
90
Meru
Meru County · Kenya
27° / 13° 40 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 31° | 22° | 4 mm | 27° | 100 |
| Kilifi | 32° | 23° | 15 mm | 28° | 94 |
| Mombasa | 32° | 23° | 17 mm | 28° | 92 |
| Meru | 27° | 13° | 40 mm | — | 90 |
| Eldoret | 26° | 11° | 46 mm | — | 89 |
| Nanyuki | 26° | 7° | 29 mm | — | 88 |
| Nakuru | 27° | 10° | 38 mm | — | 87 |
| Kiambu | 28° | 13° | 48 mm | — | 87 |
| Nyeri | 26° | 10° | 44 mm | — | 86 |
| Kitale | 28° | 12° | 43 mm | — | 84 |
| Nairobi | 28° | 14° | 53 mm | — | 83 |
| Naivasha | 27° | 9° | 36 mm | — | 79 |
| Kakamega | 28° | 14° | 108 mm | — | 76 |
| Kisii | 27° | 14° | 101 mm | — | 75 |
| Siaya | 29° | 16° | 83 mm | — | 67 |
| Kisumu | 30° | 17° | 90 mm | — | 63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kenya in February?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Nanyuki to 32° in Mombasa.
Can you swim in Kenya in February?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Mombasa at about 28°.