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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 sun tanning holiday is February, March, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F 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 May, June, 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, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during February.
In May the weather is average. Expect around 10 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 87 mm in May.
Climate in Nairobi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nairobi for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +91°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +86°F | +84°F | +84°F | +86°F | +91°F | +88°F | +84°F | +84°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +81°F | +81°F | +77°F | +75°F | +73°F | +72°F | +73°F | +77°F | +79°F | +75°F | +77°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +50°F | +50°F | +50°F | +52°F | +52°F | +48°F | +46°F | +46°F | +48°F | +43°F | +52°F | +50°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 66 | 61 | 64 | 74 | 77 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 65 | 65 | 75 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 33 | 28 | 49 | 108 | 87 | 36 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 76 | 46 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 22 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 +81°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +55°F.
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 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 28 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 11 rainy days and 108 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 +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Nairobi?
The coldest month in Nairobi is July with minimum temperatures of +55°F.
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 +81°F 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 September with only 12 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.