Best time to go to Nairobi Average weather of Nairobi, Kenya
When is the best time to go to Nairobi?
When is the best time to go to Nairobi? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Nairobi are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
- On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, September, October and November
- The coldest months are January, June, July, August and December
- April is the rainiest month
Annual weather in Nairobi
For full information about the climate and weather in Nairobi a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F/79°F | perfect weather | Nairobi in january | ||
| February | 61°F/83°F | good weather | Nairobi in february | ||
| March | 61°F/83°F | good weather | Nairobi in march | ||
| April | 61°F/77°F | tolerable weather | Nairobi in april | ||
| May | 59°F/76°F | tolerable weather | Nairobi in may | ||
| June | 58°F/74°F | good weather | Nairobi in june | ||
| July | 58°F/76°F | good weather | Nairobi in july | ||
| August | 59°F/76°F | good weather | Nairobi in august | ||
| September | 61°F/79°F | good weather | Nairobi in september | ||
| October | 61°F/79°F | good weather | Nairobi in october | ||
| November | 61°F/77°F | good weather | Nairobi in november | ||
| December | 59°F/77°F | good weather | Nairobi in december |
Weather and climate in Nairobi
- In the month of january the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 79°F and it rains about 2.3in each month.
- From february to march the climate is favorable. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in march and it rains in march about 4.6in.
- In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and it rains about 55% of the time in april.
- In may the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 81°F and it rains in may about 8.2in.
- In june the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 74°F°C and, in june, 9 days of rain are expected.
- Between july and september the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 76°F in average and, in september, 5 days of rain are expected.
- From october to november the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and it rains about 35% of the time in november.
- In december the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 77°F°C and it rains about 4.6in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nairobi
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nairobi: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nairobi
Find out when Nairobi has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Nairobi
- Very low season in Nairobi
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May and June. - Low season in Nairobi
The months with low numbers of tourists are: July. - High season in Nairobi
The number of visitors to Nairobi is high in: September, October and November. - Peak season in Nairobi
The largest number of tourists visiting Nairobi is during: August and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Nairobi month by month
Best time for low prices in Nairobi
Average prices of hotels in Nairobi month by month
Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Nairobi. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Nairobi
A return flight between London and Nairobi is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 631 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 396 more for your airline ticket to Nairobi if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Nairobi
On average, it costs $ 63 per day to hire a car in Nairobi. This price varies by $ 18 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 58 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 75.
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