Temperatures in February
It's hot in February in Nairobi with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi 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 with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi will be around 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average precipitation chance is 23% 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. 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 in February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
24 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 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?
February is a great month to be in Nairobi for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi in February
With 38°C, Nairobi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in Nairobi, 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
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for Nairobi, 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 7 days of rain in Nairobi.
Daily UV Index in February in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Nairobi, 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 Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Nairobi, 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
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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
