Karatina weather
At 6:45 AM local time it was fog and 15°C (59°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb. Karatina sits 1763 m (5,784 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 Karatina, Nyeri County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 10%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Dec–FebOff season Apr
About Karatina weather
Is it raining in Karatina right now?
No. It’s fog and 15° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Karatina this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–24° and lows of 13–15°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Karatina lately?
In the past 7 days, Karatina had 6 rainy days and 37.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Karatina?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Karatina weather by month
When is the best time to visit Karatina?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Karatina is Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in July to 25°C (77°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Karatina?
April is the wettest month, with about 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 36 mm (1.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Karatina?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F).
Does Karatina have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr, Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul, 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