Which is the hottest month in Nairobi?

The hottest time of year in Nairobi is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Nairobi?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Nairobi with 244mm on average. There are normally 20 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Nairobi?

The sunniest time of year in Nairobi is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Nairobi

Q: When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

The best time to visit Nairobi is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

The best time to visit Nairobi is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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26
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26
Mar
24
Apr
23
May
22
Jun
21
Jul
21
Aug
24
Sep
25
Oct
23
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
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8
Mar
7
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Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
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Dec

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The weather guide for Kenya (Nairobi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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