Nairobi: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Nairobi. Best time to visit: January, February, June, July, August, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Nairobi has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 24°C, lows of 15°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Nairobi is during January, February, June, July, August, September, October, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 16°C | 25 | Excellent (best) |
| February | 25°C | 16°C | 20 | Excellent (best) |
| March | 25°C | 16°C | 29 | Wet |
| April | 24°C | 16°C | 28 | Wet |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 19 | Wet |
| June | 23°C | 13°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 22°C | 13°C | 7 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 24°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 26°C | 15°C | 18 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 24°C | 15°C | 24 | Wet |
| December | 25°C | 15°C | 8 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 23°C
Low: 13°C
Rainy days: 9 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 25°C
Low: 14°C
Rainy days: 18 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 25°C
Low: 16°C
Rainy days: 18 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 24°C
Low: 16°C
Rainy days: 25 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 24°C | 16°C | 25 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 25°C | 16°C | 20 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March | 25°C | 16°C | 29 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 24°C | 16°C | 28 | Wet | View Details → |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 19 | Wet | View Details → |
| June (best) | 23°C | 13°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 22°C | 13°C | 7 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 24°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 24°C | 13°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 26°C | 15°C | 18 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 24°C | 15°C | 24 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 25°C | 15°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Nairobi have?
Nairobi has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 24°C (highs) and 15°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
The best time to visit Nairobi is during January, February, June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures average around 24°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Nairobi?
The hottest month in Nairobi is October with average highs of 26°C, while the coldest is June with average lows of 13°C.
When is the rainy season in Nairobi?
Nairobi sees the most rain in March (29 rainy days), while July is the driest month (7 rainy days).
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