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Nyeri, Kenya
Nyeri County · Kenya
Nyeri is a mid-size city in Nyeri County, Kenya with a population of 80,081. Elevation: 5,945 ft (1,812 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nyeri
Nyeri is a town situated in the Central Highlands of Kenya. It is the county headquarters of Nyeri County and was the central administrative headquarters of the country's former Central Province. The town is situated about 150 km north of Kenya's capital Nairobi, in the country's densely populated and fertile Central Highlands. The town lies between the eastern base of the Nyandarua (Aberdare) Range, which forms part of the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley, and the western slopes of Mount Kenya.
People
Climate
| Population | 80,081 |
| Population Density | 1,073 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,945 ft (1,812 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.4201°, 36.9476° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Nyeri County |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7 inches (1,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nyeri
Nyeri is a mid-size city in Kenya (Nyeri County) with a population of 80,081. The city sits at an elevation of 5,945 feet (1,812 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Nyeri
Nyeri has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Mar (17.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1610 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,945 ft (1,812 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,073/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4201°N, 36.9476°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Eburru, Ol Doinyo (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Eburru, Ol Doinyo | Complex | 2,856 m (9,370 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 91 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 172 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in |
Nyeri has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in August to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and September the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Nyeri
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedan Kimathi | University | - | , |
| Kagumo Teachers Training College | College | - | , |
| Karatina university Itiati campus | University | - | , |
| Karatina university main campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Kenya Medical Training College | College | - | , |
| Kimathi University | University | - | , |
| Kings Medical College | University | - | , |
| Kinunga Youth Polytechnique | College | - | , |
Schools in Nyeri
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| consollata primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Moi Complex Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| kiambuiri primary | - | - | - | - |
| Riamukurwe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Giakanja Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| King'ong'o Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Blue bells | - | - | - | - |
| Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Boys Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| temple road nursery school | - | - | - | - |
| Kiawaithanji Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| D.E.B MUSLIM PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| temple road primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Temple road secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| githwariga primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Nyeri Baptist School | - | - | - | - |
| The Nyeri National Polytechnic | - | - | - | - |
| Kigwandi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mirichu Primary School, Kenya | - | - | - | - |
| Mutathi-Ini Primary Schoo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nyeri
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Nyeri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyeri Museum |
Libraries in Nyeri
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Archives Nyeri Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenya National Library Service - Karatina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| new library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nyeri
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Market | |||||
| Bus Station Shops | |||||
| Chaka Market | |||||
| Gaithuri Tea Buying Centre | |||||
| Gititu | |||||
| ithekahuno market | |||||
| Karatina Clothes Market | |||||
| Karatina Market | |||||
| Karatina Open Air Market | |||||
| kiaigi | |||||
| Kibingoti Shopping Centre | |||||
| King'ong'o Market | |||||
| Kinunga Shopping Center | |||||
| Kwa-J | |||||
| muthinga market | |||||
| Muthinga Market | |||||
| Nyeri Market Extension Stalls | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| tambaya |
Restaurants in Nyeri
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nyeri
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nyeri
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nyeri
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nyeri
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nyeri
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nyeri
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nyeri
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nyeri
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nyeri
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nyeri
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laikipia Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | Medium Airport |
| Airspray Naivasha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barton's Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bobs Harries Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Borana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crescent Island Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delamare Camp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embori Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Embu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Enasoit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fairmont Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilgil Coulson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ibis Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ilkek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamwaki Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kifuku Estate Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kigio (Malewa) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kijabe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisima Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kongoni Game Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laburra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laragai Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lewa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Limuru Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Loldia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lolomarik Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Longonot Fair Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manyatta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marrian's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mawingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mbaruk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Kenya Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mpala Research Center Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mukenye Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Naivasha Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nanyuki West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| National Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ngare Ndare Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nyahururu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nyeri Airport | NYE | Small Airport |
| Oldonyo Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oljogi Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Olpejeta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserian Naivasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oserongoni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rumuruti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nyeri
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gakere Postal Office | |
| Posta Nyeri |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nyeri
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Falah Mosque | |
| cathedral Arch diocese of nyeri | |
| Kangemi Mosque | |
| living faith ministries | |
| P.C.E.A Nyamachaki | |
| PCEA Church Ruring'u | |
| Riamokurwe Parish | |
| St Marks Church (Ruring'u Parish) | |
| St. Jude Ruring'u Catholic Parish, Nyeri | |
| Winners Chapel church |
Quick Facts
Around Nyeri
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Nyeri
8 places within 15 km
- • Maumau Cave (Sangare Conservancy)
- • Karĩma Hill
- • TREE
- • TREE
- • Marker No 16
- • Marker No 17
- • Marker no 9
- • Turn for sandai farms
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nyeri
What is the population of Nyeri?
Nyeri has a population of 80,081 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 1,073 people per square mile, spread across 74.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nyeri?
Nyeri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.