Climate
The climate of East Africa is typically equatorial with high temperatures year round and little seasonal variation, especially closer to the equator. Climatic conditions vary from tropical to temperate, depending on altitude. There are two rain seasons: the long rains from late March to early May, and the short rains, from late October to early December. Temperatures, except on the hot and generally humid coastal belt, are moderate with highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 15°C (59 °F) at an altitude of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft.). At altitudes above 2,500 meters (8,202 ft.), frosts are common during the dry season and highs are typically around 21 °C (70 °F) or less.