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Eldoret, Kenya
Uasin Gishu County · Kenya
Eldoret is a large city in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya with a population of 475,716. Elevation: 6,873 ft (2,095 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Eldoret
Eldoret is a city in the Rift Valley region of Kenya. It serves as the capital of Uasin Gishu County. Located in western Kenya and lying south of the Cherang'any Hills, the local elevation varies from about 2,100 metres (6,900Â ft) at the Eldoret International Airport to more than 2,700 metres (8,900Â ft) in nearby areas.
People
Climate
| Population | 475,716 |
| Population Density | 26,711 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,873 ft (2,095 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5204°, 35.2699° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Uasin Gishu County |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.9 inches (1,063 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Eldoret
Eldoret is a large city in Kenya (Uasin Gishu County) with a population of 475,716. The city sits at an elevation of 6,873 feet (2,095 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Eldoret
Eldoret has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,873 ft (2,095 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5204°N, 35.2699°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ol Kokwe (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 111 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 128 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Emuruangogolak | Shield | 1,285 m (4,216 ft) | 1910 | 161 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in |
Eldoret has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Eldoret
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Nazarene University - Eldoret Center | University | - | , |
| Alphax College | College | - | , |
| Brickhouse Technical Training College | College | - | , |
| Catholic University of EA -Eldoret Campus | University | - | , |
| Eldoret Technical Training Institute | College | - | , |
| Kesses Campus | University | - | , |
| Laikipia University College | University | - | , |
| medical training college | College | - | , |
| Moi University Annex | University | - | , |
| Moi University College of Health Sciences Main Hostel;Kenya Medical Training College Eldoret Campus | College | - | , |
| MOI UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS | University | - | , |
| Moi University School of Law-Annex | University | - | , |
| Moi University School Of Medicine | College | - | , |
| Moi University School ofAviation Sciences | University | - | , |
| Moi University Town Campus | University | - | , |
| Moi University West Campus | University | - | , |
| Moi University-AMPATH | University | - | , |
| Neema Institute | College | - | , |
| Recruits Training School | College | - | , |
| Rift Valley Technical Training Institute | University | - | , |
| School of Dentistry | College | - | , |
| School of Public Health | College | - | , |
| Tambach Teachers Training College | College | - | Visit → |
| The Eldoret National Polytechnic | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Eldoret | University | - | , |
| University of Eldoret | University | - | , |
Schools in Eldoret
91+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aga Khan Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| The Hill School | - | - | - | - |
| Wareng High School | - | - | - | - |
| Umoja Seconday School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldoret Union Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldu-Valley Baptist Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Delany Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Uasin Gishu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Central primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KAPKEBEN PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| KAPKBEN HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kapyemit Primary | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Eldoret Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sosiani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Potters Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Girls High Shool - Eldoret | - | - | - | - |
| Testimony School | - | - | - | - |
| Alphax Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Aturei Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aturei Primary Sch | - | - | - | - |
| AIC Lemook Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Girls Eldoret | - | - | - | - |
| Gulab Lochab Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Rohi Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Nova Pioneer Eldoret Campus | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| IVEC | - | - | - | - |
| Gulab Lochab Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Patrician Schoool | - | - | - | - |
| St. Jude Thaddeus School | - | - | - | - |
| Fadhili Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Beauty Babies School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Lambs School | - | - | - | - |
| Nova Pioneer Eldoret Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Langas Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huruma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uasin Gishu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwiruti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwiruti Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kipkaren Road Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kipkaren Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Eldoret Kandie Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atnas Kandie School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldoret Township | - | - | - | - |
| Aga Khan Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| The Hill School | - | - | - | - |
| Wareng High School | - | - | - | - |
| Umoja Seconday School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldoret Union Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldu-Valley Baptist Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Delany Memorial School | - | - | - | - |
| Uasin Gishu High School | - | - | - | - |
| Central primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KAPKEBEN PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| KAPKBEN HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Kapyemit Primary | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Eldoret Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sosiani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Potters Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Girls High Shool - Eldoret | - | - | - | - |
| Testimony School | - | - | - | - |
| Alphax Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Aturei Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aturei Primary Sch | - | - | - | - |
| AIC Lemook Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Girls Eldoret | - | - | - | - |
| Cheplaskei Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rohi Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kidiwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arya Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| IVEC | - | - | - | - |
| Gulab Lochab Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Patrician Schoool | - | - | - | - |
| St. Jude Thaddeus School | - | - | - | - |
| Fadhili Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Beauty Babies School | - | - | - | - |
| Little Lambs School | - | - | - | - |
| Gulab Lochab Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Langas Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Huruma Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uasin Gishu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwiruti Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwiruti Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kipkaren Road Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kipkaren Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Eldoret Kandie Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atnas Kandie School | - | - | - | - |
| Eldoret Township | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Eldoret
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Eldoret
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Library Service -Eldoret | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service -Eldoret | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Eldoret
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baraka Farmhouse Cheese | |||||
| Brotherhood Market Otiende | |||||
| Chepkorio Farm Shops | |||||
| Forest / Everglade Shopping Center | |||||
| Forestal CPU Market | |||||
| Imbinga Market | |||||
| Iten Marketplace | |||||
| Kahoya Market | |||||
| Kahoya Market | |||||
| Kambi Mawe Market | |||||
| Kilimani Market Seregeya | |||||
| Likuyani Market | |||||
| Lugulu Marketplace | |||||
| Lukusi Market | |||||
| Makokha Market | |||||
| Makutano Kogo Market | |||||
| Mapera Market | |||||
| Mawe Tatu Market | |||||
| Mti Moja Market | |||||
| Mugundoi | |||||
| Municipal Market | |||||
| Municipal Market | |||||
| Musalaba Yellow Market | |||||
| Mwamba Market | |||||
| Mwiruti | |||||
| Mwiruti | |||||
| Namba One Market | |||||
| Nangili | |||||
| Nasianda Market | |||||
| Ruben Market | |||||
| Sango Market | |||||
| Seregeya Market | |||||
| Sikhendu Market | |||||
| Sipande Market | |||||
| Soy Shopping Center | |||||
| St. Francis Market | |||||
| West Market | |||||
| West Market |
Restaurants in Eldoret
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Eldoret
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Eldoret
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Eldoret
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Eldoret
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Eldoret
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Eldoret
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Eldoret
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Eldoret
57 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Eldoret
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Eldoret
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Eldoret
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Eldoret
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Eldoret
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kipchoge Keino Stadium |
Airports Near Eldoret
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | Large Airport |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Medium Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bungoma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eldoret Boma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| George Smith Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapchomuswo (Kabarnet) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Lake Baringo (Kampi Ya Samaki) Airport | LBN | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maji Mazuri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Elgon Orchards Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mumias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sergoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Webuye Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Eldoret
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Posta Kenya | |
| Posta Kenya |
Treatment Centers in Eldoret
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kimalel Health centre | ||
| St. Mary's Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Eldoret
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A.P Mosque | |
| Aic Fellowship Kapsoya | |
| Aic Fellowship Kapsoya | |
| Aic Kao La Amani | |
| Aic Kao La Amani | |
| AIC Kipkenyo | |
| AIC Kipkenyo | |
| AIC Olives Church | |
| AIC Olives Church | |
| AIC Tebeson Church | |
| AIC Tebeson Church | |
| Alasiri SDA church | |
| Alasiri SDA church | |
| Christian Growth Centre | |
| Christian Growth Centre | |
| Delivarence Church Eldoret | |
| Delivarence Church Eldoret | |
| Eldoret Valley Baptist Church | |
| Eldoret Valley Baptist Church | |
| FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH |
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Around Eldoret
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Eldoret?
Eldoret has a population of 475,716 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 26,711 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Eldoret?
Eldoret enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches.