Nairobi Precipitation: Average Monthly Rainfall and Snowfall

This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Nairobi (). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and November.
Nairobi has dry periods in July, August and September.
On average, April is the wettest month with 136 mm of precipitation.
On average, July is the driest month with 17 mm of precipitation.
The average amount of annual precipitation is 698 mm.

Current rainfall in Nairobi

Thu Nov 21

24°C | 16°C

18 km/h

7.8 mm

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast

Fri Nov 22

25°C | 16°C

22 km/h

5.4 mm

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast

Sat Nov 23

26°C | 16°C

18 km/h

8.3 mm

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast

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