Best time to visit Nairobi: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Nairobi are Feb, Jun, Jul and Aug.
Best months
Feb, Jun, Jul and Aug
Peak season
Feb, Jun, Jul and Aug
Off season
Apr, May and Nov
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 14.7°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 48mm
Sunshine: 11.2h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Feb
BestTemp: 15.1°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 13mm
Sunshine: 11.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
Temp: 15.7°C – 27.8°C
Rain: 64mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Apr
Temp: 15.7°C – 25.1°C
Rain: 151mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
May
Temp: 15°C – 24.8°C
Rain: 103mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jun
BestTemp: 13.5°C – 24.6°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jul
BestTemp: 12.9°C – 23.9°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Aug
BestTemp: 13.1°C – 24.1°C
Rain: 30mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Sep
Temp: 13.6°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 22mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Oct
Temp: 14.9°C – 26.8°C
Rain: 58mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Nov
Temp: 15.3°C – 24.8°C
Rain: 127mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Dec
Temp: 15.4°C – 25.8°C
Rain: 62mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Nairobi are February, June, July, and August, when sunshine hours are strong and rainfall is low. February brings the warmest daytime temperatures at an average high of 28.6C alongside just 13mm of rain and 11.7 hours of sunshine per day, while June, July, and August offer cooler but still comfortable highs between about 23.9C and 24.6C with minimal rainfall.
Because these months are also the peak season, travelers can expect more visitors and potentially higher demand for lodging. The trade-off for quieter travel is heavier rain, especially in April, which averages 151mm of rainfall and only 9.8 hours of sunshine per day, along with November's 127mm of rain, making these off-season months wetter but less crowded and generally cheaper.
Season Guide
Spring
September – November
Warming temperatures as the southern hemisphere heads into spring.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
December – February
Warmest months with long days. Peak holiday season.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
March – May
Cooling temperatures and shoulder season. Fewer crowds and better prices.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
June – August
Coolest months. Some destinations offer unique winter experiences.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.