Vihiga, Kenya: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Vihiga, Kenya? If you're planning to go to Vihiga, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Vihiga, Kenya

Based on the climate and weather in Vihiga, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Vihiga, Kenya

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Vihiga, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Vihiga, Kenya by month

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January

January here is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

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February

February is hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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March

March in Vihiga is pretty consistently hot and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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April

If you vacation in Vihiga during April, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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May

In May, Vihiga is pretty consistently hot, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and occasionally jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Vihiga, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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June

June in this region is warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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July

July here is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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August

August for Vihiga is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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September

If you visit Vihiga during September, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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October

October in this region is extremely warm and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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November

November here is hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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December

December in Vihiga is hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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Activities for Vihiga, Kenya

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Vihiga.

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