Current Weather and Forecast in Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya 🇰🇪 · Local time 10:00
64°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 61° · High 76° / Low 61°
Wind
8 mph
Humidity
78%
3 Moderate
Updated 4 hours ago

Nairobi hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 76°F (24°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical October high of 79°F (26°C).

Now
20%
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:24 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
17%
9 PM
21%
10 PM
24%
11 PM
31%
12 AM
32%
1 AM
35%
2 AM
28%
3 AM
36%
4 AM
34%
5 AM
31%
6 AM
36%
6:16 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
24%
8 AM
19%
9 AM
17%

Full Nairobi hourly forecast →

Current conditions in detail

Feels like
61°
Wind
8 mph
ENE · gusts 12 mph
Humidity
78%
Pressure
30.12 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
57% chance today

Nairobi weather tomorrow (Thursday, October 8)

Tomorrow in Nairobi looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 61°. There is a 41% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 13 (extreme).

High / Low
79° / 61°
Precipitation
41%
Sunrise / sunset
06:16 AM / 06:24 PM

See the full Nairobi 14-day forecast →

Nairobi 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 79° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 41%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 49%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 80° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 80° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 70%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 80° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 80° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 77° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 45%
Tue, Oct 20 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 78° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 71%

About the weather in Nairobi

Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate. March is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 54°. April brings the most rain, on about 26 days, while February is the sunniest, with 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 154 days.

Nairobi climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Is Nairobi hot in summer?
March averages 81°F (27°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
What is the best month to go to Nairobi?
July to September and February is the sweet spot for Nairobi - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 76°F (25°C) in the afternoon and around 7 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in July.
Which month is wettest in Nairobi?
April, at 7.3 inches (186 mm) over about 26 days. July is the driest month, at 20 mm (0.8 in).
Is there snow in Nairobi?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Nairobi shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How often does it rain in Nairobi?
About 154 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 35.4 inches (900 mm). That works out at roughly 5.8 mm on an average wet day.
When is Nairobi at its hottest?
March, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 89°F (32°C).
When is Nairobi at its coldest?
July, with highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows near 54°F (12°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 47°F (8°C).