Nairobi Climate by Month
Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate and knows little differences in temperature year round. However it does have 2 wet seasons, one in spring and one in autumn. In winter (June, July) the temperatures are most comfortable and it's very dry. For Europeans it is a perfect summer holiday alternative.
Average day and night temperature
In Nairobi temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February to a comfortable 24°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 14°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Nairobi receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 698 mm. The seasons in Nairobi, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives high rainfall, with an average of 136 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 17 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Nairobi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Nairobi.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Nairobi ranges from 2°C in May to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Nairobi in Kenya
During the months of May, June, July, August, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July and September are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 136 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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