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When is the best time to go to Nairobi

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Nairobi.
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When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

In general the best time to visit Nairobi is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, October, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in March and it has 3 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, November with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Nairobi in different months

This is the average weather in Nairobi for each month based on historic data:

January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during February.

In April, May, November the weather is average. Expect around 62 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 107 mm in April.

Climate in Nairobi

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nairobi for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+33°C+32°C+32°C+31°C+30°C+29°C+29°C+30°C+33°C+31°C+29°C+29°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+26°C+27°C+27°C+25°C+24°C+23°C+22°C+23°C+25°C+26°C+24°C+25°C
Minimum Temperature
+10°C+10°C+10°C+11°C+11°C+9°C+8°C+8°C+9°C+6°C+11°C+10°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
666164757774727065667573
Rain, mm
3327501078636131513297745
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
333222222333
Sunny Days
563000011102
Cloud Days
1110737131717181449
Rainy Days
131016192116131310152218
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nairobi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nairobi is March with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nairobi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nairobi is May with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 61%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nairobi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 27 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 19 rainy days and 107 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi:

What is the hottest month in Nairobi?

The hottest month in Nairobi is March with average maximum temperature of +27°C.

What is the coldest month in Nairobi?

The coldest month in Nairobi is July with minimum temperatures of +13°C.

Is Nairobi worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Nairobi in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is March with +27°C and 3 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Nairobi?

if you're looking to visit Nairobi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, May, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 13 mm of rain.

Other cities in Kenya

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Monthly weather in Nairobi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nairobi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.