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Kapsowar
Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya

Kapsowar

Kapsowar is a small town in Elegeyo-Marakwet, Kenya, 2,296 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,152. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population9,152
Local time19:38
0.98° N, 35.56° EElevation 2,296 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Kapsowarweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month165mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Kapsowar at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in March

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthAugust

450 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

73 mm of rain

Weather in Kapsowar

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct21°12°0.6 mm
Fri23 Oct22°12°1.8 mm
Sat24 Oct21°12°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct22°12°
Mon26 Oct22°12°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°13°12 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct19°12°3 mm
Fri30 Oct20°11°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°12°2.9 mm

When to go to Kapsowar

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score898872576162606165605978
High23°24°24°23°22°21°20°20°21°22°21°22°
Low11°12°12°13°13°12°11°11°11°12°12°11°
Rain (mm)737915632829128841245025216510785
Wet days541019201922221819179

What's on in Kapsowar

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

Nature around Kapsowar

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 Kapsowar

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kapsowar

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

Earthquakes

Kapsowar from above

Around Kapsowar5 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Kapsowar

Eldoret International AirportEDL
73 km
Kisumu International AirportKIS
150 km
Nanyuki Civil AirportNYK
202 km

Places near Kapsowar

Places with a climate like Kapsowar

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kapsowar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kapsowar.
What is the hottest month in Kapsowar?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Kapsowar?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kapsowar?
August is the wettest month with about 450 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.