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Gilgil

Gilgil is a town in Nyandarua County, Kenya, 2,710 m above sea level. It has a population of about 60,711. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Sep
Population60,711
Local time17:46
0.21° S, 36.27° EElevation 2,710 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Gilgilweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month159mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Sep

Best: Jan–Feb · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gilgil at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in March

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthApril

250 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

52 mm of rain

Weather in Gilgil

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Partly cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°9°1.1 mm
Fri23 Oct19°9°1.9 mm
Sat24 Oct18°9°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct18°10°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°9°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°13.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°9°12.2 mm
Thu29 Oct18°9°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct18°9°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct15°9°11.2 mm

When to go to Gilgil

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score677264596259495265625865
High20°21°22°20°19°18°16°17°18°19°18°18°
Low7°7°8°9°9°8°7°7°7°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)565211225021414916518814015913387
Wet days151219272315252323212720

What's on in Gilgil

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Gilgil

Nature in Kenya

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Kenya seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gilgil

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gilgil

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Gilgil from above

Getting to Gilgil

Nanyuki Civil AirportNYK
87 km
Eldoret International AirportEDL
134 km
Nairobi Wilson AirportWIL
137 km
Ol KalouRailway station
13 km
NakuruRailway station
23 km

Places near Gilgil

Places with a climate like Gilgil

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gilgil?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gilgil.
What is the hottest month in Gilgil?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Gilgil?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gilgil?
April is the wettest month with about 250 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.