Nairobi weather in September (Kenya)

Planning a trip to Nairobi in September? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Nairobi the weather in September is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Nairobi in September usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in September

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in September and which places have the best weather 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 Nairobi in September?

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 in September.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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