Nairobi, Kenya Weather
Nairobi hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 74°F (23°C).
Current conditions in detail
Nairobi weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Nairobi looks sunny, with a high of 77° and an overnight low of 54°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Nairobi 14-day forecast
About the weather in Nairobi
Located in Kenya, Nairobi experiences a subtropical highland climate with spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Afternoon temperatures peak near 81°F (27°C) in March and dip to about 73°F (23°C) in July, with around 35.4 inches (900 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Nairobi weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: March - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 73°F (23°C)
- Record high: 89°F (32°C) · Record low: 47°F (8°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (26 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on March. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 73°F (23°C) and lows around 54°F (12°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 89°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 47°F (8°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.3 inches (186 mm) of rain over 26 days, while July is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Nairobi is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 58°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Nairobi is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 56 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Nairobi brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Nairobi by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 58° | 9 | 2.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 64% |
| February | 81° | 59° | 8 | 1.8 in | 11.3 h/day | 60% |
| March | 81° | 60° | 12 | 2.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 63% |
| April | 77° | 61° | 26 | 7.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 77% |
| May | 75° | 59° | 18 | 4.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 77% |
| June | 74° | 56° | 9 | 1.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 73% |
| July | 73° | 54° | 5 | 0.8 in | 8.3 h/day | 70% |
| August | 74° | 55° | 7 | 1.0 in | 8.5 h/day | 68% |
| September | 77° | 56° | 7 | 1.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 66% |
| October | 79° | 58° | 14 | 3.6 in | 10.5 h/day | 65% |
| November | 76° | 59° | 23 | 5.7 in | 9.8 h/day | 78% |
| December | 76° | 59° | 16 | 3.3 in | 10.7 h/day | 74% |