Best Time to Visit Nairobi
Kenya · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, January and June to September is the best time to visit Nairobi. February is the hottest month, with average highs of 30°C (85°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 13°C (55°F). The rainy season runs over April; April is the wettest month with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain.
Nairobi weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 83°F | 14°C 58°F | 30 mm | 8 | 62% | 6.7 | Excellent 9.9 |
| February | 30°C 85°F | 15°C 59°F | 29 mm | 6 | 59% | 6.5 | Excellent 9.1 |
| March | 29°C 85°F | 16°C 60°F | 60 mm | 12 | 62% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.4 |
| April | 27°C 81°F | 16°C 60°F | 111 mm | 20 | 73% | 3.6 | Fair 5.5 |
| May | 26°C 79°F | 14°C 58°F | 62 mm | 14 | 74% | 4.1 | Excellent 8.1 |
| June | 26°C 79°F | 13°C 56°F | 24 mm | 7 | 70% | 4.2 | Excellent 9.9 |
| July | 26°C 79°F | 13°C 55°F | 17 mm | 5 | 65% | 4.2 | Excellent 9.9 |
| August | 27°C 81°F | 13°C 56°F | 20 mm | 6 | 63% | 4.5 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 29°C 84°F | 14°C 57°F | 19 mm | 5 | 59% | 5.7 | Excellent 9.6 |
| October | 29°C 84°F | 15°C 58°F | 48 mm | 12 | 61% | 5 | Excellent 8.5 |
| November | 27°C 81°F | 16°C 60°F | 81 mm | 20 | 72% | 4.3 | Good 6.7 |
| December | 27°C 80°F | 15°C 59°F | 63 mm | 14 | 72% | 5.7 | Excellent 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
The best time to visit Nairobi is January and June to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Nairobi?
February is the hottest month in Nairobi, with an average high of 30°C (85°F).
What is the coldest month in Nairobi?
July is the coldest month in Nairobi, with an average low of 13°C (55°F).
What is the rainiest month in Nairobi?
April is the wettest month, with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 17 mm (0.7 in).
When is the rainy season in Nairobi?
The rainy season in Nairobi is April.
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- Dodoma557 km · best May to July
- Zanzibar604 km · best June to September
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