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Best Time to Visit Nairobi

Kenya · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

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.

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Climate profile

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.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°13°26°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days

31/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
27°C
highest recorded · August 14
+3.5°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-07-12: +1.8°C2026-07-13: +3.2°C2026-07-14: +4.3°C2026-07-15: +4.2°C2026-07-16: +4.7°C2026-07-17: +4.8°C2026-07-18: +3.9°C2026-07-19: +5.1°C2026-07-20: +3.8°C2026-07-21: +3.9°C2026-07-22: +3.9°C2026-07-23: +3.8°C2026-07-24: +4.2°C2026-07-25: +4.1°C2026-07-26: +2.3°C2026-07-27: +1.7°C2026-07-28: +1.9°C2026-07-29: +2.5°C2026-07-30: +4.4°C2026-07-31: +4.0°C2026-08-01: +3.8°C2026-08-02: +2.8°C2026-08-03: +0.8°C2026-08-04: +1.8°C2026-08-05: +3.3°C2026-08-06: +4.3°C2026-08-07: +2.3°C2026-08-08: +3.1°C2026-08-09: +3.6°C2026-08-10: +3.3°C2026-08-11: +4.2°C2026-08-12: +5.0°C2026-08-13: +4.4°C2026-08-14: +5.7°C2026-08-15: +5.2°C2026-08-16: +0.5°C2026-08-17: +2.2°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January25° / 14°C53mm🌟 Great
February26° / 14°C41mm🌟 Great
March26° / 15°C84mm🌟 Great
April24° / 16°C191mm👍 Good
May23° / 15°C130mm🌟 Great
June22° / 13°C26mm🌟 Great
July21° / 12°C20mm🌟 Great
August22° / 12°C18mm🌟 Great
September24° / 13°C24mm🌟 Great
October24° / 14°C62mm🌟 Great
November23° / 14°C118mm🌟 Great
December24° / 14°C84mm🌟 Great

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
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.
What is the hottest month in Nairobi?
February is typically the hottest month in Nairobi, with average daytime highs around 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Nairobi?
April is usually the wettest month, with around 191mm of precipitation.