Planning a Trip to Nairobi? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Nairobi, Kenya and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Nairobi sits at roughly 1,700 metres above sea level, which keeps temperatures remarkably steady year-round — highs rarely stray far from 25°C, and the city never bakes the way lower-altitude African capitals do. What varies is the rain, which swings from a trickle to a downpour depending on the month; on wetter days, the city's thriving café culture offers a genuine reason to slow down and linger over a well-crafted local brew.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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25°C
Avg. high
15°C
Avg. low
907mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 8.7/10
Nairobi's best stretch runs July–August — around 7 rain days a month and daytime highs near 23°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
26°
15°
54mm
Jan
27°
15°
45mm
Feb
27°
16°
79mm
Mar
25°
16°
179mm
Apr
24°
15°
110mm
May
23°
13°
35mm
Jun
23°
13°
20mm
Jul
23°
13°
31mm
Aug
25°
13°
32mm
Sep
26°
15°
97mm
Oct
24°
15°
141mm
Nov
25°
15°
84mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Nairobi
Nairobi typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, June, July, August, September, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Nairobi
January, June, July, August, September form a drier stretch — rainfall dips as low as 20mm in July — making it the most reliable window for getting around the city without navigating heavy downpours. Cooler afternoons around 23°C in June are perfectly comfortable for exploring, and the lower precipitation keeps outdoor plans intact.
The best time to visit Nairobi is January, June, July, August, September, when daytime highs average around 24°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 34mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. July is typically the driest of these months, with only around 20mm of precipitation.
April is worth avoiding if rain is a concern, with an average of 179mm that can disrupt travel plans and make getting around the city genuinely difficult.
Nairobi Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings warm weather to Nairobi, with highs averaging 25°C and lows around 16°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 368mm total with roughly 20 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings mild weather to Nairobi, with highs averaging 23°C and lows around 13°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 86mm total with roughly 7 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings warm weather to Nairobi, with highs averaging 25°C and lows around 14°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 270mm total with roughly 15 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings warm weather to Nairobi, with highs averaging 26°C and lows around 15°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 183mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Things to do in Nairobi
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →