Nairobi Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Nairobi, Kenya is 26°C (79°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Nairobi compares to cities worldwide.
Nairobi Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Nairobi changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 16°C (61°F) in February to 14°C (57°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Nairobi by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. February, the city's warmest month, averages 266 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Nairobi Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Nairobi spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Nairobi vs Kenya
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kenya. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Nairobi vs World: Temperature Compared
Nairobi's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Nairobi?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Nairobi, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 74% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 62% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Nairobi's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Nairobi climate page.
