When is the best time to go to Nairobi

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nairobi, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Nairobi weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nairobi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Nairobi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 58mm 9.6hrs 12.9hrs

The climate in Nairobi during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nairobi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Nairobi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nairobi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 49mm 9.6hrs 12.9hrs

February in Nairobi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nairobi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Nairobi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Nairobi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 93mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Nairobi is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nairobi.

March is in the fall / autumn in Nairobi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Nairobi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 244mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

Nairobi's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nairobi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Nairobi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 244mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Nairobi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 186mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

May is a wet month in Nairobi and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nairobi for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Nairobi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Nairobi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 42mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Nairobi during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Nairobi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Nairobi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Nairobi weather in June »

July

Nairobi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 22mm 4.4hrs 12.9hrs

July in Nairobi is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nairobi, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Nairobi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Nairobi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 27mm 4.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Nairobi is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nairobi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Nairobi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nairobi weather in August »

September

Nairobi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 29mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

Nairobi's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nairobi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Nairobi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Nairobi weather in September »

October

Nairobi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 67mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Nairobi and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nairobi.

October is in the spring in Nairobi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Nairobi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 151mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in November in Nairobi is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nairobi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Nairobi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 151mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Nairobi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 99mm 8.7hrs 12.9hrs

December in Nairobi is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nairobi.

December is in the summer in Nairobi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Nairobi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: April 244mm 9.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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