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Nairobi weather in September (Kenya)

How does the weather in Nairobi usually fare in September? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During September, Nairobi experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 26°C. At night, they generally drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Nairobi in September usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. You can typically expect 5 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Nairobi. January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nairobi, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in September

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

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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