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Marsabit
Mount Marsabit
Mount Marsabit
Marsabit County, Kenya

Marsabit

Marsabit is a small town in Marsabit County, Kenya, 1,364 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,127 (2012). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,127
Local time18:56
2.33° N, 37.99° EElevation 1,364 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
Postal code60500
The year in Marsabitweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month113mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Marsabit at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month16°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthApril

284 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 5.5 km

Weather in Marsabit

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct28°18°
Fri23 Oct28°19°
Sat24 Oct27°18°
Sun25 Oct27°17°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct26°17°5.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°16°19.2 mm
Wed28 Oct22°16°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct23°17°3 mm
Fri30 Oct22°16°3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°16°1 mm

When to go to Marsabit

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score868368637496969794676676
High26°27°27°25°26°25°24°25°26°25°24°24°
Low16°17°18°17°16°15°14°14°15°16°16°16°
Rain (mm)33246228487877511314272
Wet days541121101111132010

What's on in Marsabit

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

Monuments and museums in Marsabit

All monuments

More museums: Marsabit Cultural Museum

Outdoors around Marsabit

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Abdul Public Campsite (Marsabit NP)Camp sites
1.6 km
Lake Paradise ViewpointViewpoints
10 km
Lake Paradise CampsiteCamp sites
10 km

Nature around Marsabit

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 Marsabit

Eclipses and meteor showers

Marsabit from above

Postal code

60500

Getting to Marsabit

Wajir AirportWJR
243 km

Places with a climate like Marsabit

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marsabit?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marsabit.
What is the hottest month in Marsabit?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Marsabit?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marsabit?
April is the wettest month with about 284 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Marsabit?
The postal code of Marsabit is 60500.