Kenya
Kenya in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Kenya in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Kenya in September?
- Kisumu is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (84°F) in September; Eldoret is the coolest at 23°C (74°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Kenya in September?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Malindi (26°C (78°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Kisumu
Coolest
23°
Eldoret
Driest
24 mm
Kiambu
Warmest sea
26°
Malindi
September in Kenya ranges from 23°C (74°F) in Eldoret to 29°C (84°F) in Kisumu — a spread of 6 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as August. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Nairobi, Mombasa, and Malindi.
Best places in Kenya in September
89 
Nairobi
Nairobi · Kenya
25° / 13° 28 mm Sep
84
Mombasa
Mombasa · Kenya
29° / 21° 80 mm Sep
87
Malindi
Kilifi County · Kenya
27° / 20° 44 mm Sep
90
Kiambu
Kiambu County · Kenya
25° / 12° 24 mm Sep
86
Kilifi
Kilifi County · Kenya
29° / 21° 62 mm Sep
88
Meru
Meru County · Kenya
25° / 13° 25 mm Sep
85
Nanyuki
Laikipia · Kenya
24° / 8° 43 mm Sep
84
Msambweni
Kwale County · Kenya
29° / 21° 62 mm Sep
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu | 25° | 12° | 24 mm | — | 90 |
| Nairobi | 25° | 13° | 28 mm | — | 89 |
| Meru | 25° | 13° | 25 mm | — | 88 |
| Malindi | 27° | 20° | 44 mm | 26° | 87 |
| Kilifi | 29° | 21° | 62 mm | 26° | 86 |
| Nanyuki | 24° | 8° | 43 mm | — | 85 |
| Mombasa | 29° | 21° | 80 mm | 26° | 84 |
| Nyeri | 24° | 11° | 32 mm | — | 82 |
| Naivasha | 24° | 9° | 35 mm | — | 79 |
| Nakuru | 24° | 10° | 62 mm | — | 76 |
| Eldoret | 23° | 10° | 93 mm | — | 76 |
| Kakamega | 26° | 13° | 179 mm | — | 74 |
| Kisii | 26° | 13° | 148 mm | — | 74 |
| Kitale | 24° | 11° | 95 mm | — | 74 |
| Siaya | 28° | 15° | 123 mm | — | 70 |
| Kisumu | 29° | 16° | 106 mm | — | 66 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kenya in September?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Eldoret to 29° in Kisumu.
Can you swim in Kenya in September?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Malindi at about 26°.