Climate normals · 1970–2000
Nairobi Climate
Nairobi is a city in Kenya (05) with a population of about 4,397,073. Its average annual temperature is 19.3°C (67°F), with roughly 1007 mm of rain per year.
19.3°C
Avg Temp
1007
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Nairobi Climate
Nairobi has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F) and receives about 1007 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.3°C
Avg Temp
1007
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 58 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 51 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 88 mm |
| April | 20° / 69° | 237 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 182 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 39 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 21 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 20 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 28 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 61 mm |
| November | 20° / 67° | 133 mm |
| December | 19° / 67° | 89 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Nairobi
The most comfortable months to visit Nairobi are typically February, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Nairobi are typically February, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Nairobi, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C and about 1007 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Nairobi average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.