Nairobi weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Light rain for 18 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb. Nairobi sits 1677 m (5,502 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 80%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 18 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–FebOff season Apr
About Nairobi weather
Is it raining in Nairobi right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Light rain for 18 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nairobi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 15–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Nairobi lately?
In the past 7 days, Nairobi had 6 rainy days and 16.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nairobi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Nairobi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nairobi is Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in June to 29°C (84°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Nairobi?
April is the wettest month, with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Nairobi?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).
Does Nairobi have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 114 mm (4.5 in).
Nairobi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months