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Nairobi in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nairobi in November and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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November

Weather in Nairobi in November 2024

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Nairobi in November? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +75°F and approximately 0 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 76 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+52°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nairobi has good weather in November.

Average temperature in Nairobi in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Nairobi for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in November is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +59°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +75°F.

Is Nairobi warm or cold in November?

Nairobi is typically warm in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +75°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.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Nairobi:

Climate in Nairobi in November

Nairobi weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+75°F+77°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+52°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+84°F+84°F
Rainfall
30 mm76 mm46 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
65%75%72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
102
Cloudy days
272225
Rainy days
384
Snowy days
000

November weather is still as good as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +75°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 76 mm. Humidity rises from 65% to 75%. Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in October to 0 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Nairobi in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nairobi is gradually increasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Nairobi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 47 mm, with a 47% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
November is one of the rainiest months in Nairobi, here is a comparison with other months, 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 November in Nairobi?

This is the weather in Nairobi in November 2023:
1 November
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+74°F
2 November
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+74°F
3 November
☁️
+74°F
4 November
☁️
+78°F
5 November
☁️
+79°F
6 November
☁️
+78°F
7 November
☁️
+80°F
8 November
☁️
+79°F
9 November
☁️
+80°F
10 November
☁️
+80°F
11 November
☁️
+77°F
12 November
☁️
+72°F
13 November
☁️
+76°F
14 November
🌧️
+74°F
15 November
☁️
+74°F
16 November
🌧️
+71°F
17 November
🌧️
+69°F
18 November
☁️
+77°F
19 November
🌧️
+76°F
20 November
☁️
+74°F
21 November
☁️
+78°F
22 November
☁️
+74°F
23 November
☁️
+72°F
24 November
☁️
+74°F
25 November
☁️
+75°F
26 November
☁️
+76°F
27 November
☁️
+77°F
28 November
☁️
+76°F
29 November
☁️
+76°F
30 November
☁️
+76°F
In November 2023 Nairobi had 0 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+75°F) and the highest in 2021 (+82°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 209 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi in November:

Is November a good time to visit Nairobi?

November 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 November?

November 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 November?

Nairobi is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Nairobi in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nairobi in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Kenya

Check out the weather for other cities in Kenya.

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.