Travel Planning
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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

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 March 20.6°C 78mm 97
#2 February 20.5°C 58mm 97
#3 January 19.8°C 41mm 96
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 96 Feb 97 Mar 97 Apr 73 May 93 Jun 91 Jul 90 Aug 91 Sep 93 Oct 95 Nov 82 Dec 94
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
19.0°C · 88mm/mo

Spring is mild and wet.

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Summer
19.7°C · 59mm/mo

Summer is mild and relatively dry.

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Autumn
19.5°C · 117mm/mo

Autumn is mild and wet.

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Winter
17.5°C · 29mm/mo

Winter is mild and relatively dry.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Nairobi?
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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?
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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?
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Summer in Nairobi averages 19.7°C with 59mm of rain per month. It remains relatively cool.

04 What is Nairobi like in winter?
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Winter averages 17.5°C with 29mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Nairobi?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Nairobi?
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Peak season falls in March, February, January. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in October, December, May.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01