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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Nairobi— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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