Mild
Average highs are around 21°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
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nairobi, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August21°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August27mm average rain
August is one of Nairobi's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
August4.2 hours average sun
August is one of Nairobi's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August52 weather score
August scores below Nairobi's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
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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