Embu weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was mostly clear and 17°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (2.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Jul, Sep, Jan–Feb. Embu sits 1339 m (4,393 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Embu, Embu County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 39%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (2.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Jul, Sep, Jan–FebOff season Apr, Nov
About Embu weather
Is it raining in Embu right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (2.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Embu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 16–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Embu lately?
In the past 7 days, Embu had 7 rainy days and 23.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Embu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Embu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Embu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Embu is Jun–Jul, Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Embu?
April is the wettest month, with about 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 29 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Embu?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Embu have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months