When to go
The Best Time to Visit Nairobi
Month-by-month climate data for Nairobi, Kenya — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Warmest in Nairobi: Feb (27°C / 81°F) · Coolest: Jul (23°C / 73°F) · Wettest: Apr (~27 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Nairobi climate, month by month
January
25° / 14°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
February
27° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
27° / 15°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
April
25° / 16°C
~27 rain days
Good
May
24° / 15°C
~17 rain days
Good
June
24° / 13°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
July
23° / 12°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
August
24° / 13°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
September
25° / 13°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
October
27° / 15°C
~13 rain days
Excellent
November
25° / 15°C
~22 rain days
Good
December
25° / 15°C
~17 rain days
Good
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