What’s the climate like in Nairobi?
The current climate of Nairobi features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nairobi in recent years was 38°C in February 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in October 2014.
On average, Nairobi receives 1033 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Tanzania? Check out the weather and climate in places like Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam, or have a look at other destinations in Tanzania.
Best time to visit Nairobi?
The best time to visit Nairobi for sunny weather is January through March, June through October and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nairobi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nairobi
The climate table of Nairobi shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 24 | 93 | 214 | 186 | 27 | 51 | 44 | 42 | 67 | 153 | 98 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Nairobi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nairobi, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nairobi
This graph shows how much precipitation Nairobi, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nairobi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nairobi, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nairobi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nairobi, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nairobi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nairobi, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month
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