September · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in September
Average temperature 15°C, 126 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 126 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Nakuru scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 126 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
September in Nakuru — reliably good (9th best month)
September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 126 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in September?
- In September, Nakuru averages 15°C, 126 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Nakuru?
- September 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 September?
- Expect about 126 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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