July · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in July
Average temperature 14°C, 101 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
July in Nakuru scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nakuru sits in Kenya's Rift Valley beside a soda lake, with rhinos, giraffes and the Menengai crater above town.
July holds up well in Nakuru — 8th best month
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
101 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in July?
- In July, Nakuru averages 14°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Nakuru?
- July earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nakuru in July?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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