When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

The most comfortable stretch is February and July to September, when average highs run 73 to 81 degrees F with 5 to 9 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month at 82 degrees F on average, and July the coolest at 73 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Nairobi?

April, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 5. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Nairobi?

July averages 73 degrees F by day and 54 degrees F at night, and January averages 78 degrees F and 58 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Nairobi?

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Nairobi: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Nairobi

The most comfortable months in Nairobi are February and July to September, with average daytime highs of 73 to 81°F and 5 to 9 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month, averaging 82°F, and July the coolest at 73°F. April sees the most rain, around 26 days, while July is the driest with about 5.

Jan78°58°11 d

Feb81°59°9 d

Mar82°60°12 d

Apr78°60°26 d

May75°59°19 d

Jun74°56°10 d

Jul73°54°5 d

Aug75°55°9 d

Sep77°56°8 d

Oct79°58°16 d

Nov76°59°22 d

Dec77°59°19 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Nairobi: common questions

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?: The most comfortable stretch is February and July to September, when average highs run 73 to 81°F with 5 to 9 rainy days a month. March is the hottest month at 82°F on average, and July the coolest at 73°F.
What is the rainiest month in Nairobi?: April, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 5. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Nairobi?: July averages 73°F by day and 54°F at night, and January averages 78°F and 58°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Nairobi?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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