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Nakuru, Kenya
Nakuru County · Kenya
Nakuru is a major city in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of 570,674. Elevation: 5,912 ft (1,802 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nakuru
Nakuru, sometimes referred to as Nakuru City, is the capital city of Nakuru County, Kenya. As of 2019, Nakuru had an urban population of 570,674. The city lies along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, 160 kilometres (99 mi) from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. In December 2021, Nakuru City became the fourth urban area in Kenya to be assigned the status of "city".
People
Climate
| Population | 570,674 |
| Population Density | 12,387 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.3072°, 36.0723° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nakuru County |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (888 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nakuru
Nakuru is a major city in Kenya (Nakuru County) with a population of 570,674. The city sits at an elevation of 5,912 feet (1,802 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Nakuru
Nakuru has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Mar (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Area | 46.1 sq mi (119.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3072°N, 36.0723°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 71 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 137 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 163 km |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Nakuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 61°F in July to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Nakuru
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADEPT COLLEGE | College | - | , |
| Egerton university | University | - | , |
| Egerton University | University | - | Visit → |
| Egerton University Nakuru Town Campus | University | - | , |
| Egerton University, Faculty of Health Sciences | University | - | , |
| Kabarak University | University | - | Visit → |
| Kabarak University Nakuru Town Campus | University | - | , |
| Kenya Military Academy | College | - | Visit → |
| Kenyatta University Nakuru Campus | University | - | , |
| Mount Kenya University-Nakuru Campus | University | - | , |
| National Defense University | University | - | Visit → |
| Riftvalley Institute of Science and Technology | University | - | , |
| Sensei Institute of Technology | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Nakuru
112+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakuru East Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rift valley school of science and technology | - | - | - | - |
| The Barut Youth Development and Sports Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Destiny | - | - | - | - |
| Mburu Gichua Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lion Hill Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Loreto Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shammer | - | - | - | - |
| Eastmore Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Michael's Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Upperhill Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shah Lalji Acadedmy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hillcrest Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rasul Alakram Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ann Bell Girls Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Mukuru Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Mukuru Girls Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Shunem Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Koinange primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Angels Marinwa | - | - | - | - |
| Oldany | - | - | - | - |
| Tumoyot primary | - | - | - | - |
| Marinwa | - | - | - | - |
| Menet primary | - | - | - | - |
| Marinwa mixed | - | - | - | - |
| Sogoo junior | - | - | - | - |
| Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Loreto Nakuru High | - | - | - | - |
| St. Theresa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Xavier School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul's University | - | - | - | - |
| Christ the King Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harambee Khalsa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyatta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mama Ngina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langa Langa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanet Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Freehold Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kings Academy Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Center | - | - | - | - |
| Afraha Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwangaza College | - | - | - | - |
| Menengai High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kariba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Nicholas Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Melvin Jones Academy and Lions Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Lake Lorenzo Academy School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shiners Girl School | - | - | - | - |
| Senior School Parade Ground | - | - | - | - |
| Crater View Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Kenya University - Nakuru | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru East Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanet Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rift valley school of science and technology | - | - | - | - |
| The Barut Youth Development and Sports Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Destiny | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Loreto Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| St John Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shammer | - | - | - | - |
| Kiamaina Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Eastmore Girls Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Michael's Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Upperhill Mixed Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shah Lalji Acadedmy Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hillcrest Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rasul Alakram Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ann Bell Girls Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Mukuru Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Mukuru Girls Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Shunem Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Koinange primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Angels Marinwa | - | - | - | - |
| Oldany | - | - | - | - |
| Tumoyot primary | - | - | - | - |
| Marinwa | - | - | - | - |
| Menet primary | - | - | - | - |
| Marinwa mixed | - | - | - | - |
| Sogoo junior | - | - | - | - |
| Shah Lalji Nangpar Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Loreto Nakuru High | - | - | - | - |
| St. Theresa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Xavier School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul's University | - | - | - | - |
| Christ the King Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harambee Khalsa Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenyatta Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mama Ngina Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Langa Langa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lanet Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Freehold Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kings Academy Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Center | - | - | - | - |
| Afraha Day Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwangaza College | - | - | - | - |
| Menengai High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kariba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Nicholas Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Melvin Jones Academy and Lions Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Lake Lorenzo Academy School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's School | - | - | - | - |
| Nakuru Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| Shiners Girl School | - | - | - | - |
| Senior School Parade Ground | - | - | - | - |
| Crater View Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nakuru
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nakuru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrax Hill Museum | ||||
| Hyrax Hill Museum | ||||
| Kariandusi Museum |
Libraries in Nakuru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nakuru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afraha Stadium Annex Market | |||||
| Afraha Stadium Annex Market | |||||
| Bahati Open Air Market | |||||
| Barnabas Highway Market | |||||
| Barnabas Highway Market | |||||
| Bondeni Central Commerce | |||||
| Dondori Centre | |||||
| Free Area Fresh Food Market | |||||
| Kampi ya Moto Shopping Centre | |||||
| Kihingo Market | |||||
| Kipanga Market | |||||
| Kipanga Market | |||||
| Kiundu | |||||
| Kiundu | |||||
| Maasai Market | |||||
| Maasai Market | |||||
| Maili Sita Market Heshima Road | |||||
| Maili Sita Market Heshima Road | |||||
| Maili Sita Shopping Center Kabatini | |||||
| Mbaruk Shopping Centre | |||||
| Mwariki Shopping Cener | |||||
| Nasher Market | |||||
| Nasher Market | |||||
| Nessuit Center | |||||
| Pondamali Market | |||||
| Pondamali Market | |||||
| Pwani Shopping Center | |||||
| Rhonda Modern Market | |||||
| Section 58 Center | |||||
| Section 58 Center | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Soko Mjinga | |||||
| Stoo Mbili | |||||
| Top Market | |||||
| Town Market | |||||
| White House Lane Market | |||||
| Zawadi Food Market | |||||
| Zawadi Food Market |
Restaurants in Nakuru
35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nakuru
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nakuru
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nakuru
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nakuru
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Nakuru
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nakuru
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nakuru
60 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nakuru
24 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nakuru
10 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nakuru
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nakuru
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nakuru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Afraha Stadium |
Airports Near Nakuru
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nakuru Lanet Airport | NUU | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carzan Rongai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chagaik Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chepgoiben Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Congrieve Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enarau Conservancy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gogar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Head Office Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jolai Delamere Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabarak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kerio Valley Airport | KRV | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lomolo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Menengai Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Milmet Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naishi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ndabibi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngorare Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Njoro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ol Maisor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rumuruti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saguta Naibor Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sirocco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sosian Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| St. Andrews School Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tinderet Teas Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nakuru
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nakuru General Post Office | |
| Nakuru General Post Office | |
| Posta Kenya | |
| Posta Kenya | |
| SF Lanag Langa | |
| SF Lanag Langa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakuru
52 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aipku Cathedral Church | |
| Aipku Cathedral Church | |
| ASK diocese of Nakuru section 58 | |
| Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd | |
| Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd | |
| CITAM | |
| CITAM | |
| Crater SDA Church | |
| Crater SDA Church | |
| Full Gospel Church | |
| Full Gospel Church | |
| Full Gospel Church of Kenya | |
| Holy Basilica Catholic Church | |
| Holy Basilica Catholic Church | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Milimani | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Milimani | |
| Jesus is Able Church | |
| Jesus is Able Church | |
| Jesus is Winner Ministry | |
| Jesus is Winner Ministry |
Quick Facts
Around Nakuru
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Nakuru
10 places within 15 km
- • Hyrax Hill
- • Site I Late Iron age settlement
- • Aic murnyu
- • Aic murunyu
- • Egerton Castle
- • Menengai caves
- • Baboon Cliff View Point
- • Causeway Viewpoint
- • Flamingo Viewpoint
- • Lion HIíll Viewpoint
🇰🇪 About Kenya
Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nakuru
What is the population of Nakuru?
Nakuru has a population of 570,674 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 12,387 people per square mile, spread across 46.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nakuru?
Nakuru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.