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Gilgil, Kenya Snapshot 2026
Where is Gilgil?
Gilgil, Kenya
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Kenya
- City
- Gilgil
- Population
- 60.7K
- Coordinates
- -0.50°, 36.32°
Gilgil is a city in Kenya with a population of approximately 60.7K. Average temperatures range from 11°C (52°F) in September to 26°C (78°F) in February. The best time to visit is February, March.
Time in Gilgil right now
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Gilgil
Daylight in Gilgil today
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Day length
12h 06m
Climate normals for Gilgil
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Good 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Wet May
Good June
Good July
Good August
Good September
Good October
Good November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 11°C | 24°C / 11°C | 7days (52 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February best | 26°C / 11°C | 26°C / 11°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 26°C / 12°C | 27°C / 12°C | 9days (78 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 9.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 23°C / 13°C | 25°C / 13°C | 18days (165 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 74% Muggy | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 13°C | 23°C / 13°C | 14days (108 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 12°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 20°C / 12°C | 21°C / 11°C | 13days (67 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 75% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 21°C / 11°C | 22°C / 11°C | 13days (69 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 74% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September | 22°C / 11°C | 23°C / 10°C | 13days (81 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October | 23°C / 12°C | 24°C / 11°C | 13days (105 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 9.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 22°C / 12°C | 24°C / 12°C | 16days (162 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 23°C / 12°C | 24°C / 12°C | 9days (85 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 24°C / 11°C . Feb: 26°C / 11°C . Mar: 26°C / 12°C . Apr: 23°C / 13°C . May: 22°C / 13°C . Jun: 22°C / 12°C . Jul: 20°C / 12°C . Aug: 21°C / 11°C . Sep: 22°C / 11°C . Oct: 23°C / 12°C . Nov: 22°C / 12°C . Dec: 23°C / 12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 52 mm. Feb: 26 mm. Mar: 78 mm. Apr: 165 mm. May: 108 mm. Jun: 61 mm. Jul: 67 mm. Aug: 69 mm. Sep: 81 mm. Oct: 105 mm. Nov: 162 mm. Dec: 85 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 66%. Feb: 61%. Mar: 63%. Apr: 74%. May: 76%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 75%. Dec: 71%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 9 km/h . Mar: 9 km/h . Apr: 8 km/h . May: 9 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 9 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 10. Mar: UV 10. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 10. Oct: UV 10. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gilgil has a population of approximately 60.7K.
The best months to visit Gilgil are February, March, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Gilgil receives approximately 1059mm of rainfall annually across 140 rainy days.
Gilgil is located in Kenya, in the Africa region.