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What to pack for Kenya in June
Typical June, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 73°F, lows 55°F, rain 9 of 30 days
high UVwarmhigh country
Sunset lands around 6:30pm. Wind averages 7 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
12 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 8.3 burns skin in under 15 minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off water and pale soil at 1677m altitude strains eyes.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Rural terrain and coastal access bring mosquitoes year-round.
Travel first aid kit
Nine rain days a month plus remote location means injury risk.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Plug adapter for G
This country runs on Type G. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Twelve-hour daylight limits charging time at rural guesthouses.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Before you go
9 to sort
Recommended
13 items
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics