Kenya: Precipitation

The latest value from 2020 is 630 mm per year, unchanged from 630 mm per year in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 1168 mm per year, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Kenya from 1961 to 2020 is 631 mm per year. The minimum value, 630 mm per year, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 692 mm per year was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.