Weather & climate · Nairobi

Best Time to Visit Kenya

June to September

The best time to visit Kenya is June to September, when daytime highs in Nairobi are around 25–28°C. October to May are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (29°C by day), July the coldest (12°C at night), and April the wettest with about 114 mm of rain.

29°C

Warmest: February

12°C

Coldest nights: July

601 mm

Rain per year

114 mm

Wettest: April

Kenya weather by month

Jan27°C14°C39 mm
Feb29°C14°C29 mm
Mar29°C15°C64 mm
Apr27°C15°C114 mm
May25°C13°C73 mm
Jun25°C12°C25 mm
Jul26°C12°C16 mm
Aug26°C12°C22 mm
Sep28°C13°C20 mm
Oct28°C14°C53 mm
Nov26°C14°C81 mm
Dec26°C14°C65 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	27°C	14°C	39 mm	63%	51%	Good
February	29°C	14°C	29 mm	59%	51%	Good
March	29°C	15°C	64 mm	63%	58%	Good
April	27°C	15°C	114 mm	73%	73%	Good
May	25°C	13°C	73 mm	75%	70%	Good
June	25°C	12°C	25 mm	70%	70%	Best time
July	26°C	12°C	16 mm	64%	67%	Best time
August	26°C	12°C	22 mm	63%	67%	Best time
September	28°C	13°C	20 mm	59%	57%	Best time
October	28°C	14°C	53 mm	62%	64%	Good
November	26°C	14°C	81 mm	73%	67%	Good
December	26°C	14°C	65 mm	71%	57%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Nairobi (-1.28, 36.82). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Kenya have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kenya?

June to September. The best time to visit Kenya is June to September, when daytime highs in Nairobi are around 25–28°C. October to May are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (29°C by day), July the coldest (12°C at night), and April the wettest with about 114 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Kenya?

February, with average highs of 29°C in Nairobi.

What is the coldest month in Kenya?

July, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 26°C.

What is the rainiest month in Kenya?

April with about 114 mm; July is the driest (16 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Kenya?

April is the least comfortable month on average: 27°C by day and 114 mm of rain.

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