Nairobi Weather by Month
Twelve months of Nairobi, Kenya weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Nairobi's warmest month is February (average high 27.2°C (81°F)) and the coolest is July (22.5°C (72.5°F)). The most rain falls in April (about 146 mm), and July is the driest (about 17 mm). January is the sunniest, with about 11.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Nairobi
Ranked within Nairobi's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Nairobi month by month
January
GreatHigh 26.1°C (79°F)
Low 14.5°C (58.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 35 mm (1.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 7 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h sunshine / day
February
GoodHigh 27.2°C (81°F)
Low 15°C (59°F)
- Rainfall
- 40 mm (1.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h sunshine / day
March
GoodHigh 27°C (80.6°F)
Low 15.5°C (59.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 71 mm (2.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11 h sunshine / day
April
GoodHigh 24.8°C (76.6°F)
Low 15.8°C (60.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 146 mm (5.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 22 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h sunshine / day
May
GoodHigh 23.7°C (74.7°F)
Low 14.9°C (58.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 90 mm (3.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 16 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.4 h sunshine / day
June
GreatHigh 23°C (73.4°F)
Low 13.4°C (56.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 36 mm (1.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h sunshine / day
July
GreatHigh 22.5°C (72.5°F)
Low 12.5°C (54.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 17 mm (0.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 4 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h sunshine / day
August
GreatHigh 22.9°C (73.2°F)
Low 12.7°C (54.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 28 mm (1.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h sunshine / day
September
GreatHigh 24.9°C (76.8°F)
Low 13.3°C (55.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 28 mm (1.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h sunshine / day
October
GoodHigh 25.7°C (78.3°F)
Low 14.7°C (58.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 70 mm (2.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h sunshine / day
November
GoodHigh 23.9°C (75°F)
Low 15°C (59°F)
- Rainfall
- 112 mm (4.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 20 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h sunshine / day
December
GoodHigh 24.5°C (76.1°F)
Low 14.7°C (58.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 68 mm (2.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h sunshine / day
Nairobi Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
27.2°C (81°F)
Hottest month avg high
22.5°C (72.5°F)
Coolest month avg high
146mm
Wettest month avg
17mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.1°C (79°F) | 14.5°C (58.1°F) | 35.3mm | 7 | 11.4h |
| Feb | 27.2°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 40.2mm | 6 | 11.4h |
| Mar | 27°C (80.6°F) | 15.5°C (59.9°F) | 70.6mm | 12 | 11h |
| Apr | 24.8°C (76.6°F) | 15.8°C (60.4°F) | 145.6mm | 22 | 10.2h |
| May | 23.7°C (74.7°F) | 14.9°C (58.8°F) | 90mm | 16 | 10.4h |
| Jun | 23°C (73.4°F) | 13.4°C (56.1°F) | 36mm | 8 | 9.5h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Nairobi's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
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