Kenya
Kenya in July
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kenya in July — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kenya in July?
- Mombasa is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (82°F) in July; Nyeri is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kenya in July?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Mombasa (26°C (78°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
28°
Mombasa
Coolest
21°
Nyeri
Driest
18 mm
Meru
Warmest sea
26°
Mombasa
Across Kenya, July highs run from 21°C (70°F) (Nyeri) to 28°C (82°F) (Mombasa). On average it is about as warm as June. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kiambu.
Best places in Kenya in July
82 
Nairobi
Nairobi · Kenya
23° / 13° 21 mm Jul
76
Mombasa
Mombasa · Kenya
28° / 20° 76 mm Jul
83
Kiambu
Kiambu County · Kenya
22° / 12° 22 mm Jul
75
Kisumu
Kisumu · Kenya
27° / 16° 81 mm Jul
73
Malindi
Kilifi County · Kenya
26° / 20° 91 mm Jul
79
Siaya
Siaya · Kenya
27° / 15° 82 mm Jul
75
Kilifi
Kilifi County · Kenya
28° / 21° 83 mm Jul
79
Msambweni
Kwale County · Kenya
28° / 21° 108 mm Jul
Weather in July by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu | 22° | 12° | 22 mm | — | 83 |
| Nairobi | 23° | 13° | 21 mm | — | 82 |
| Siaya | 27° | 15° | 82 mm | — | 79 |
| Meru | 22° | 12° | 18 mm | — | 78 |
| Kisii | 24° | 13° | 127 mm | — | 77 |
| Mombasa | 28° | 20° | 76 mm | 26° | 76 |
| Kisumu | 27° | 16° | 81 mm | — | 75 |
| Kilifi | 28° | 21° | 83 mm | 26° | 75 |
| Nanyuki | 22° | 9° | 51 mm | — | 75 |
| Malindi | 26° | 20° | 91 mm | 26° | 73 |
| Kakamega | 24° | 13° | 163 mm | — | 73 |
| Naivasha | 22° | 10° | 32 mm | — | 72 |
| Nakuru | 23° | 11° | 87 mm | — | 71 |
| Nyeri | 21° | 11° | 35 mm | — | 69 |
| Kitale | 22° | 11° | 137 mm | — | 68 |
| Eldoret | 22° | 11° | 172 mm | — | 66 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kenya in July?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Nyeri to 28° in Mombasa.
Can you swim in Kenya in July?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Mombasa at about 26°.