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Nairobi weather forecast — today & tomorrow

25°

Mainly clear

High: 26° · Low: 13° · Feels like 25°

Rain expected around 18:00. Gusts up to 28 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 15% 25°
15:00 20% 26°
16:00 20% 26°
17:00 17% 25°
18:00 14% 21°
19:00 10% 20°
20:00 5% 19°
21:00 2% 18°
22:00 1% 18°
23:00 · 17°
00:00 · 17°
01:00 · 17°
02:00 · 15°
03:00 · 14°
04:00 · 14°
05:00 · 13°
06:00 · 13°
07:00 · 14°
08:00 · 15°
09:00 · 16°
10:00 · 18°
11:00 · 21°
12:00 4% 22°
13:00 27% 24°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    26° / 12°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 20%
    Wind
    16 km/h E
    UV index
    9 · Very high
    Sun
    6:37 / 18:40

Details

Air quality
61 Poor
PM2.5 15 · PM10 18

Nairobi Climate

Though near the equator, Nairobi sits at around 1,795m, giving it a mild subtropical highland climate that stays pleasantly cool all year, with daytime highs of 21–26°C and nights down to 10–14°C. Rather than four seasons, the city has two rainy periods: the long rains from March to May and the short rains in November–December, separated by drier, sunnier spells. July and August are the coolest and sometimes cloudiest months, while January and February are usually the warmest and driest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi hot?

Not really. Thanks to its altitude, Nairobi stays cool year-round despite being near the equator, with daytime highs usually 21–26°C and chilly nights around 10–14°C.

When is the rainy season in Nairobi?

There are two: the long rains from March to May and the short rains in November–December, when afternoon showers are most frequent.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

The dry months from June to October and January–February are best, with clear skies and little rain, ideal for sightseeing and nearby safaris.

Which months are coolest in Nairobi?

July and August are the coolest, sometimes cloudy and chilly in the early morning, while January and February are typically the warmest and driest.

Nearby locations

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