Ruiru weather
At 3:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (62°F). Light rain for 20 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb. Ruiru sits 1531 m (5,023 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 Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 49%
- Rain
- 0.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 20 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–FebOff season Apr, Nov
About Ruiru weather
Is it raining in Ruiru right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Light rain for 20 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 4.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ruiru this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 14–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Ruiru lately?
In the past 7 days, Ruiru had 4 rainy days and 17.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ruiru?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Ruiru weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ruiru?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ruiru is Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in June to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Ruiru?
April is the wettest month, with about 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Ruiru?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Ruiru 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