Planning a trip to Nairobi in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairobi
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
61%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nairobi has good weather in February.
Average temperature in Nairobi in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nairobi for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +57°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.
Is Nairobi warm or cold in February?
Nairobi is typically warm in February.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +59°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
February is one of the warmest months in Nairobi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Nairobi in February
Nairobi weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+81°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+50°F
+50°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+90°F
+90°F
Rainfall
33 mm
28 mm
49 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
61%
64%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
3
Cloudy days
22
18
23
Rainy days
3
3
5
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as good as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 33 mm to 28 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 61%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 6 to 7.
March brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Nairobi in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Nairobi is gradually increasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Nairobi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 38 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nairobi wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 108 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 12 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Nairobi?
This is the weather in Nairobi in February 2023:
1 February
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+80°F
2 February
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+79°F
3 February
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+77°F
4 February
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+80°F
5 February
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+84°F
6 February
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+83°F
7 February
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+78°F
8 February
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+79°F
9 February
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+80°F
10 February
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+82°F
11 February
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+81°F
12 February
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+83°F
13 February
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+84°F
14 February
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+83°F
15 February
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+81°F
16 February
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+84°F
17 February
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+85°F
18 February
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+82°F
19 February
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+83°F
20 February
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+85°F
21 February
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+82°F
22 February
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+79°F
23 February
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+79°F
24 February
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+76°F
25 February
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+76°F
26 February
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+83°F
27 February
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+84°F
28 February
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+83°F
In February 2023 Nairobi had 2 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Nairobi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Nairobi in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+78°F) and the highest in 1997 (+87°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi in February:
Is February a good time to visit Nairobi?
February is a really good time to go to Nairobi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nairobi.
Can you sunbathe in Nairobi in February?
February is warm in Nairobi. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Nairobi rainy in February?
Nairobi is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Nairobi in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nairobi in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.