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Kericho, Kenya
Kericho County · Kenya
Kericho is a mid-size city in Kericho County, Kenya with a population of 53,804. Elevation: 6,568 ft (2,002 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kericho
Kericho is the largest town in Kericho County, located in the highlands west of the Kenyan Rift Valley. Positioned on the edge of the Mau Forest, Kericho benefits from a warm and temperate climate, making it good for agriculture, especially large scale tea cultivation.
People
Climate
| Population | 53,804 |
| Population Density | 13,726 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,568 ft (2,002 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3677°, 35.2831° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kericho County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.3 inches (1,735 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kericho
Kericho is a mid-size city in Kenya (Kericho County) with a population of 53,804. The city sits at an elevation of 6,568 feet (2,002 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kericho
Kericho has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2612 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,568 ft (2,002 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3677°N, 35.2831°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 127 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 175 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in |
Kericho has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (3.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kericho
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSPSI | University | - | , |
Schools in Kericho
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| KERICHO HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| kERICHO REHABILITATION CENTRE | - | - | - | - |
| KERICHO BOYS BOARDING PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| KERICHO TEA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Highlands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eland Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kericho
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kericho
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepseon Market | |||||
| Kericho Market | |||||
| Kipsitet Near Galaxy | |||||
| Kitaru Centre | |||||
| Litein Market |
Restaurants in Kericho
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kericho
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kericho
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kericho
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kericho
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kericho
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | Large Airport |
| Arroket Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bomet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Changoi Tea Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kakamega Airport | GGM | Small Airport |
| Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kericho Airport | KEY | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kilgoris Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisii Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mara Shikar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marinyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nampaso Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngerende Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saptai Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kericho
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kericho GPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kericho
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AGC Emmanuel Church Kericho |
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What is the population of Kericho?
Kericho has a population of 53,804 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 13,726 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kericho?
Kericho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.3 inches.