Weather in Nairobi

Best time to visit

Nairobi sits at an elevation of 1,795m (5,889ft) and some 200km (124 miles) below the Equator, enjoying a moderate climate with average temperatures fluctuating between 17°C (63°F) to 21°C (70°F) year round.

January and February are a good time to visit Nairobi as they are relatively dry, with rainfall averaging 50mm (2 inches) and plenty of sunshine.

The months of March to May contain the long rainy season, making it a gloomy time to visit. April is the wettest month, averaging 130mm (5.1 inches) of rain, and it does not ease up until June.

July, August, September and October are peak tourist season in Nairobi. During this time the skies are clear, and wildlife is easy to spot among the dry grass in the national parks. Many safari enthusiasts use this time to start their trip from Nairobi to Masai Mara, hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrating from June to October.

November and December contain the short rainy season, the downpour turning the city lush and green once again.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
1.9mm
4
ene
80%
1,018mb
Good
Mon
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
2mm
6
e
77%
1,017mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
7
°C
2.1mm
6
e
76%
1,018mb
Good
Wed
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
7
°C
1.3mm
8
e
79%
1,017mb
Good
Thu
Cloudy
Cloudy skies
1
7
°C
0.5mm
6
e
80%
1,016mb
Good
Fri
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
8
°C
0.4mm
7
e
83%
1,015mb
Good
Sat
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
8
°C
0.3mm
8
ene
77%
1,015mb
Good
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
1
9
°C
2mm
12
ese
49%
1,013mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
8
°C
0.3mm
9
e
47%
1,013mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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