When to go · Nairobi
Nairobi in September
Great month. Warming up; dry.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Kenya overall
- Prices
- High
- Kenya overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Nairobi
Warming up; dry.
Weather in September
- NairobiHighs around 24 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Central highlands and Nairobi, Kenya · Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Aberdaresbest weather
At 1,700 m Nairobi is mild; June–August evenings are cold, so pack a fleece.
Cool dry season
Cool mornings and clear afternoons; migration season in the Mara.
Watch: Busy safari flights.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Great Migration in the Mara
Jul–Sep
Safari flights from Wilson Airport are full; book early.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kenya overall
- High
- Prices · Kenya overall
- High
Kenya overall: Crossings continue; slightly fewer family travellers than August.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings