Gilgil weather
At 6:30 AM local time it was fog and 12°C (53°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (3.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Sep, Jan–Feb. Gilgil sits 2009 m (6,592 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 Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (3.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Sep, Jan–FebOff season Apr
About Gilgil weather
Is it raining in Gilgil right now?
No. It’s fog and 12° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (3.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gilgil this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–24° and lows of 9–11°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Gilgil lately?
In the past 7 days, Gilgil had 5 rainy days and 37.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gilgil?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Gilgil weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gilgil?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gilgil is Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in July to 24°C (76°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Gilgil?
April is the wettest month, with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Gilgil?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F).
Does Gilgil have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while 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