Travel Planning
🇰🇪 Kenya
Best Time to Visit Nairobi
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Nairobi, Kenya.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Best
19.8°C · 41mm
Score 96
February Best
20.5°C · 58mm
Score 97
March Best
20.6°C · 78mm
Score 97
April Avoid
19.4°C · 174mm
Score 73
May Shoulder
18.6°C · 100mm
Score 93
June Shoulder
17.7°C · 43mm
Score 91
July Avoid
17.2°C · 16mm
Score 90
August Shoulder
17.5°C · 28mm
Score 91
September Shoulder
18.5°C · 35mm
Score 93
October Shoulder
19.7°C · 89mm
Score 95
November Avoid
18.7°C · 139mm
Score 82
December Shoulder
18.9°C · 78mm
Score 94
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Nairobi? +
By comfort score, March is the best month to visit Nairobi (score: 97). Expect average temperatures of 20.6°C and 78mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Nairobi? +
April sees the heaviest rainfall in Nairobi (174mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Nairobi like in summer? +
Summer in Nairobi averages 19.7°C with 59mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.
04 What is Nairobi like in winter? +
Winter averages 17.5°C with 29mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Nairobi? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Nairobi? +
Peak season falls in March, February, January. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in October, December, May.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01