Climate of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Point-value climate at Nairobi (Nairobi, Kenya). Population approximately 3,010,000.
Located in Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 3,010,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July to 21.1°C / 70°F in March, with rainfall varying from 21 mm / 0.8 in (July) to 239 mm / 9.4 in (April) — about 1025 mm / 40.4 in across the year. As the national capital of Kenya, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nairobi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2°C68.4°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| February | 20.8°C69.4°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| March | 21.1°C70°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| April | 20.5°C68.9°F | 239 mm9.4″ | — |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 189 mm7.4″ | — |
| June | 18.2°C64.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.4°C63.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.7°C65.7°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.9°C67.8°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 19.7°C67.5°F | 135 mm5.3″ | — |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September. Nairobi's warmest month is March at an average of 21.1°C / 70°F, and its driest month is July with about 21 mm / 0.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nairobi?
Nairobi, in Nairobi, Kenya, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July to 21.1°C / 70°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1025 mm / 40.4 in, with the wettest month being April (239 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest July (21 mm / 0.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Nairobi in March?
The average temperature in Nairobi in March is 21.1°C / 70°F, with rainfall of about 90 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nairobi?
The driest month in Nairobi is July, with about 21 mm / 0.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.4°C / 63.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Nairobi?
The wettest month in Nairobi is April, with approximately 239 mm / 9.4 in of average monthly rainfall.