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Ruiru, Kenya Snapshot 2026
Where is Ruiru?
Ruiru, Kenya
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Kenya
- City
- Ruiru
- Population
- 490.1K
- Coordinates
- -1.15°, 36.96°
Ruiru is a city in Kenya with a population of approximately 490.1K. Average temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 27°C (81°F) in March. The best time to visit is January, February, June, July, September.
Time in Ruiru right now
Open full time & time zone page 18:25 25
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Ruiru
Daylight in Ruiru today
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Sunset
Day length
12h 03m
Climate normals for Ruiru
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Wet May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August
Good September best
Excellent October
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 26°C / 14°C | 26°C / 14°C | 6days (28 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 27°C / 15°C | 27°C / 15°C | 4days (16 mm) Good | 11.2h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 16°C | 28°C / 16°C | 11days (58 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 9.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 25°C / 16°C | 27°C / 17°C | 24days (146 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 16°C | 13days (74 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 5days (24 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 73% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 13°C | 22°C / 13°C | 3days (11 mm) Excellent | 7.8h Good | 71% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 13°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 8.4h Good | 68% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 14°C | 25°C / 14°C | 3days (17 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 65% Muggy | 9.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 26°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 8days (44 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 16°C | 18days (115 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 25°C / 15°C | 25°C / 15°C | 12days (57 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 26°C / 14°C . Feb: 27°C / 15°C . Mar: 27°C / 16°C . Apr: 25°C / 16°C . May: 24°C / 15°C . Jun: 23°C / 14°C . Jul: 22°C / 13°C . Aug: 23°C / 13°C . Sep: 25°C / 14°C . Oct: 26°C / 15°C . Nov: 24°C / 15°C . Dec: 25°C / 15°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 28 mm. Feb: 16 mm. Mar: 58 mm. Apr: 146 mm. May: 74 mm. Jun: 24 mm. Jul: 11 mm. Aug: 14 mm. Sep: 17 mm. Oct: 44 mm. Nov: 115 mm. Dec: 57 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 61%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 78%. May: 78%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 68%. Sep: 65%. Oct: 65%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 13 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 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 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ruiru has a population of approximately 490.1K.
The best months to visit Ruiru are January, February, June, July, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Ruiru receives approximately 604mm of rainfall annually across 110 rainy days.
Ruiru is located in Kenya, in the Africa region.