Best time to visit Nairobi
The best months to visit Nairobi are August, June and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
August, June and July score best for Nairobi weather:
- June24° / 13°CJune is cooler and drier, good for Karura Forest and national park mornings.
- July23° / 12°CJuly is the coolest and driest month, with chilly mornings before warm afternoons.
- August24° / 12°CAugust remains dry and cool, useful for Naivasha and Hell Gate day trips.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Nairobi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 14° | 40 | 5 | 12h |
| February | 28° | 14° | 50 | 4 | 12h |
| March | 28° | 15° | 70 | 6 | 12h |
| April | 26° | 15° | 155 | 13 | 12h |
| May | 25° | 15° | 110 | 11 | 12h |
| JuneBest weather | 24° | 13° | 25 | 6 | 12h |
| JulyBest weather | 23° | 12° | 12 | 5 | 12h |
| AugustBest weather | 24° | 12° | 14 | 5 | 12h |
| September | 26° | 13° | 25 | 5 | 12h |
| October | 27° | 14° | 45 | 7 | 12h |
| November | 25° | 15° | 120 | 14 | 12h |
| December | 26° | 15° | 80 | 9 | 12h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Nairobi month by month
January
Nairobi in January: 26.9°C high, 13.9°C low, 40mm rain over 5 days, 12.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Nairobi in February: 28.3°C high, 14°C low, 50mm rain over 4 days, 12h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
March
Nairobi in March: 28°C high, 15.1°C low, 70mm rain over 6 days, 12h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Nairobi in April: 26.1°C high, 15.4°C low, 155mm rain over 13 days, 12h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Nairobi in May: 24.8°C high, 14.6°C low, 110mm rain over 11 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Nairobi in June: 23.8°C high, 13°C low, 25mm rain over 6 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Nairobi in July: 23.2°C high, 11.8°C low, 12mm rain over 5 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Nairobi in August: 23.8°C high, 12.2°C low, 14mm rain over 5 days, 12h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Nairobi in September: 26°C high, 12.7°C low, 25mm rain over 5 days, 12h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Nairobi in October: 26.9°C high, 14.4°C low, 45mm rain over 7 days, 12h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Nairobi in November: 25.1°C high, 15.1°C low, 120mm rain over 14 days, 12.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Nairobi in December: 25.6°C high, 14.6°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 12.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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