Kenya · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Nairobi are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Nairobi sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in July (around 21°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 850mm — April is typically the wettest month (~191mm) and August the driest (~18mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to May — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 14°C | 53mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 26° / 14°C | 41mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 26° / 15°C | 84mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 24° / 16°C | 191mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 23° / 15°C | 130mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 22° / 13°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 21° / 12°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 12°C | 18mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 24° / 13°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 24° / 14°C | 62mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 23° / 14°C | 118mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 24° / 14°C | 84mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Nairobi is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 53mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
February in Nairobi is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 41mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
March in Nairobi is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 191mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 130mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 118mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes