Nairobi weather in July (Kenya)

How is the weather in Nairobi in July? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Nairobi, July is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Nairobi in July usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Nairobi in July?

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 in July.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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