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When to go · Rusinga Island

Rusinga Island in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Kenya overall
Prices
Medium
Kenya overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Rusinga Island

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).

Is another month better than November?

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • Rusinga IslandHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kenya overall
Low
Prices · Kenya overall
Medium

Kenya overall: Short rains: afternoon showers, fewer visitors, parks still open.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rusinga Island, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Nov: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Nov: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Nov: 14

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 0

    Jan: 0

November: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (long rains), Nov (short rains).

January: Inside Rusinga Island's best window: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb.

Rusinga Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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