Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Nairobi, Kenya Average Monthly Weather
Weather score57Good annual avg
Best months: February, January, March
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 24°C, sunshine averages 6.7h per day, and rainfall totals about 1066mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
1066mm
Annual total
Sun
6.7h
Weather score
57
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nairobi, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October25°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October67mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Nairobi's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October7.3 hours average sun
October sits close to Nairobi's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October64 weather score
October scores above Nairobi's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
Marriott
JW Marriott Hotel NairobiNairobi, Kenya
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Tribe Hotel, Nairobi, a Member of Design Hotels™Nairobi, Kenya
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi AirportNairobi, Kenya
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