Temperatures in February
It's warm in February in Nairobi City with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi City in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Nairobi City with hot temperatures, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 29°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi City will be around 30°C, with nights close to 17°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February for Nairobi City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nairobi City in February |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Nairobi City?
Want nice weather? Then February is a great time to be in Nairobi City. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi City in February
With 35°C, Nairobi City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Nairobi City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Nairobi City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in Nairobi City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Nairobi City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Nairobi City.
Daily UV Index in February in Nairobi City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Nairobi City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in Nairobi City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Nairobi City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Nairobi City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Nairobi City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in February for Nairobi City
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nairobi City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Nairobi City by Month
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