Weather in Kisumu Today

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Current temperature in Kisumu: 28°C (82°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 29°C (84°F), low 18°C (64°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
28°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 29°C
47%Comfortable
Rain probability: 64%
High29°
Low18°
9km/hNWWind fromNorth-West· Max 13
Light Breeze · Gusts 31 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 114:30 PMDay
12h 6m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:34 AMDawn 6:04 AM
Daylight remaining2h 10mNoon 12:37 PMTotal 12h 6m
Sunset6:40 PMDusk 7:10 PM
NowPartly cloudy+29°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
9 km/h
NW · Light Breeze · Max 13 km/h
Humidity
47 %
Comfortable
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
888 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
16°C
Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

29°C+4° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 25°C.

28 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 28°C28°2026-08-31: 28°C28°2026-09-01: 28°C28°2026-09-02: 29°C29°2026-09-03: 28°C28°2026-09-04: 28°C28°2026-09-05: 30°C30°2026-09-06: 30°C30°2026-09-07: 29°C29°2026-09-08: 28°C28°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Kisumu?

The hottest month in Kisumu is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 29.8°C (86°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 19°C (66°F).

What is the coldest month in Kisumu?

The coldest month in Kisumu is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 17.7°C (64°F) and daytime highs near 27°C (81°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Kisumu have a rainy season?

Kisumu doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. April is the wettest month on average (about 181 mm), while February is the driest (about 49 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Kisumu?

The best time to visit Kisumu is typically June to September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 27.6°C (82°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 61 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.