Best time to visit Nairobi, Kenya
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Nairobi are June, July, September — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | June | 23.6° | 13° | 130.4 mm | 99 | 9.9 h | 91 |
| 2 ★ | July | 22.7° | 12.5° | 112.9 mm | 90 | 8.1 h | 89 |
| 3 ★ | September | 25.1° | 13.3° | 169.1 mm | 114 | 9.8 h | 89 |
| 4 | August | 23.6° | 12.7° | 146.6 mm | 99 | 8.2 h | 88 |
| 5 | October | 26.8° | 14.6° | 230.4 mm | 116 | 10.6 h | 88 |
| 6 | February | 27.2° | 14.9° | 327.5 mm | 78 | 11.2 h | 87 |
| 7 | December | 25.1° | 14.9° | 298.2 mm | 136 | 10.8 h | 85 |
| 8 | January | 25.4° | 14.5° | 390.3 mm | 103 | 10.8 h | 84 |
| 9 | March | 27.2° | 15.2° | 450 mm | 101 | 10.9 h | 82 |
| 10 | May | 24.2° | 14.6° | 457.4 mm | 137 | 10.1 h | 80 |
| 11 | November | 24.8° | 15.1° | 609 mm | 142 | 9.6 h | 75 |
| 12 | April | 25° | 15.6° | 978.9 mm | 147 | 9.7 h | 64 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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