November · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in November
Average temperature 16°C, 328 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
6.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 328 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Nakuru scores 6.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 328 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
November in Nakuru — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 328 mm, but with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 12th 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 low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Nakuru — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in November?
- In November, Nakuru averages 16°C, 328 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Nakuru?
- November earns a 6.5/10 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 November?
- Expect about 328 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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