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Nairobi in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nairobi in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nairobi, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Nairobi in November 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Nairobi in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +75°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 77 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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

Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in November averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +77°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
29 mm77 mm45 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
66%75%73%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
102
Cloudy days
1449
Rainy days
152218
Snowy days
000

November typically has worse weather conditions compared to 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 29 mm to 77 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in October to 0 in November.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in December as the weather gets better.

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 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Nairobi is gradually increasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 4 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
Typically, there is a 83% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 128 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 25 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 63% chance of precipitation and 107 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Nairobi?

This is the weather in Nairobi in November 2023:
1 November
☁️
+77°F
2 November
🌧️
+74°F
3 November
🌧️
+73°F
4 November
☁️
+71°F
5 November
🌧️
+73°F
6 November
🌧️
+76°F
7 November
🌧️
+75°F
8 November
🌧️
+71°F
9 November
☁️
+76°F
10 November
☁️
+75°F
11 November
🌧️
+72°F
12 November
🌧️
+74°F
13 November
🌧️
+74°F
14 November
☁️
+75°F
15 November
☁️
+73°F
16 November
🌧️
+73°F
17 November
🌧️
+75°F
18 November
☁️
+76°F
19 November
☁️
+76°F
20 November
🌧️
+73°F
21 November
🌧️
+73°F
22 November
🌧️
+74°F
23 November
🌧️
+73°F
24 November
🌧️
+72°F
25 November
🌧️
+75°F
26 November
🌧️
+74°F
27 November
☁️
+78°F
28 November
☁️
+75°F
29 November
☁️
+78°F
30 November
☁️
+77°F
In November 2023 Nairobi had 0 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. 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 1989 (+74°F) and the highest in 2017 (+78°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 199 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 920 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi in November:

Is November a good time to visit Nairobi?

It’s always a good time to visit Nairobi, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

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, 2023.

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.