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Kenya enjoys a tropical climate. It is hot and humid at the coast, temperate inland and very dry in the north and northeast parts of the country.

Average annual temperatures:

City Altitude (meters) Max (°C) Min (°C)
Mombasa (coastal town) 17 30.3 22.4
Nairobi (capital city) 1,661 25.2 13.6
Eldoret 3,085 23.6 9.5
Lodwar (dry north plain lands) 506 34.8 23.7

The country receives a great deal of sunshine all the year round and summer clothes are worn throughout the year. However, it is usually cool at night and early in the morning.

The long rain season occurs from April to June. The short rain season occurs from October to December. The rainfall is sometimes heavy and often falls in the afternoons and evenings. The hottest period is from February to March and coldest in July to August.

The annual migration occurs between June and September with millions of wildlife taking part. It has been a popular event for filmmakers to capture

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