Nairobi weather in July (Kenya)

How's the weather trend in Nairobi as July approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Nairobi during July is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 24°C, cooling off to about 14°C at night. Expect milder temperatures this month, yet the warmth is still pleasantly present.

Precipitation

Nairobi in July usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nairobi climate page with graphs.

 

Nairobi, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in July

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nairobi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.