Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Nairobi
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Nairobi are July, June, August — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, June, July, August, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Nairobi (1684 m elevation).
Month by month
Nairobi weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C / 78°F | 10.3 | 77 | |
| February | 27.2°C / 81°F | 7.5 | 76 | |
| March | 27.2°C / 81°F | 10.5 | 71 | Shoulder |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 22.5 | 63 | |
| May | 24.2°C / 76°F | 14.2 | 71 | Shoulder |
| June | 23.6°C / 74°F | 6.2 | 87 | Best |
| July | 22.7°C / 73°F | 4.3 | 91 | Best |
| August | 23.6°C / 74°F | 7.5 | 85 | Best |
| September | 25.1°C / 77°F | 6.5 | 85 | |
| October | 26.8°C / 80°F | 10.7 | 72 | |
| November | 24.8°C / 77°F | 17.7 | 64 | |
| December | 25.1°C / 77°F | 14.2 | 70 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Nairobi timing questions
What is the best month to visit Nairobi?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are July, June, and August, with July scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, June, July, August, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Nairobi?
February, with an average daily high of 27.2°C (81°F).
What is the rainiest month in Nairobi?
April, averaging 22.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Nairobi?
May and March — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.