Nairobi, KenyaQuick decision
When to visit Nairobi?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–28°C in February
🌧 Least rain
28% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
April (86%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Nairobi National Park safariJun–Oct — lions and giraffes with the skyline in the background.
Giraffe Centre & Sheldrick TrustYear-round — hand-fed giraffes, orphaned baby elephants.
Rift Valley excursionJun–Oct — Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, flamingos.
Nairobi food sceneYear-round — nyama choma, ugali, Karen quarter restaurants.
Monthly climate data
Nairobi weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 26°C | 30% | 1.7 | 11.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 28°C | 28% | 1.6 | 11.8h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 16°C | 28°C | 43% | 2.5 | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 16°C | 25°C | 86% | 5.9 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 15°C | 24°C | 60% | 3.6 | 10.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 23°C | 30% | 1.2 | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 23°C | 15% | 0.6 | 8.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 24°C | 26% | 1.0 | 9.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 26°C | 25% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 26°C | 47% | 3.1 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 15°C | 24°C | 76% | 4.7 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 25°C | 55% | 2.7 | 11.2h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 63% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°C, 24% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 25°C, 49% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 26°C, 38% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
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Tip : April, November offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 28% rainy days and 28°C.
April is the wettest month with 86% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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