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When to go · Nairobi

Nairobi, month by month

The best months for Nairobi: Jan, Feb, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, May.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatWarm, mostly dry; good month.25 °C / 12 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  2. FebruaryGreatWarm, dry; the best city weather.26 °C / 13 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchMixedLong rains start; afternoon downpours slow the roads.25 °C / 14 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilAvoidHeavy rain; flooded roads and worse traffic.24 °C / 15 °C, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
  5. MayAvoidRain continues; some lodges close.22 °C / 14 °C, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  6. JuneGoodCool, dry, often grey.21 °C / 12 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGoodCool and dry; busy with safari traffic.20 °C / 11 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGoodCool and dry; busy with safari traffic.21 °C / 11 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberGreatWarming up; dry.24 °C / 12 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberMixedShort rains can start late in the month.25 °C / 14 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  11. NovemberMixedShort rains: showers, slower roads.23 °C / 14 °C, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberGoodMostly dry; holiday crowds and higher prices.23 °C / 13 °C, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 4 festivals or holidays