Best Time to Visit
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
26°
14°
Great
Feb
27°
15°
Great
Mar
27°
16°
Good
Apr
25°
16°
Good
May
23°
15°
Good
Jun
22°
14°
Great
Jul
22°
12°
Great
Aug
22°
13°
Great
Sep
24°
13°
Great
Oct
25°
15°
Good
Nov
23°
15°
Good
Dec
24°
14°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 26°C | 14°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 27°C | 15°C | 6 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| March | 27°C | 16°C | 11 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 25°C | 16°C | 20 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 16 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 8 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 22°C | 12°C | 4 | 8h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 5 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 24°C | 13°C | 4 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 25°C | 15°C | 10 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 23°C | 15°C | 19 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| December | 24°C | 14°C | 11 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 24°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 24°C (75°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 25°C high, 16°C low
Comfortable warmth at 25°C (77°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 16°C (61°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
The least favorable time to visit Nairobi is April and May. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
November
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Nairobi during the best travel months (July, August, September), when temperatures range from 13°C to 23°C:
Nairobi has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwb). The warmest month is March with highs of 27°C, while the coldest month is August at just 22°C. Annual rainfall averages 656mm across approximately 121 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
| Low °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 39 | 36 | 63 | 122 | 95 | 40 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 55 | 97 | 53 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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