Kenya
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Nairobi
Visit in June — score 78/100 · avg high 83°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
February
#2March
April
May
June
#1July
August
September
#3October
November
December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 69° | 88° | 54° | 8 | 31 | 12.1h | High | Average |
| February | 78 | 71° | 90° | 55° | 7 | 28 | 12.0h | High | Average |
| March | 62 | 71° | 90° | 56° | 15 | 61 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 44 | 69° | 86° | 57° | 28 | 113 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| May | 61 | 67° | 83° | 54° | 15 | 59 | 11.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 78 | 66° | 83° | 52° | 6 | 23 | 11.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 74 | 66° | 84° | 51° | 4 | 17 | 11.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 69 | 67° | 86° | 52° | 6 | 23 | 12.0h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 77 | 69° | 89° | 53° | 5 | 18 | 12.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| October | 65 | 70° | 89° | 55° | 12 | 49 | 12.0h | High | Average |
| November | 51 | 69° | 85° | 57° | 20 | 80 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 56 | 68° | 84° | 55° | 17 | 67 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 88°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Nairobi (September, October, November) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 55°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 77/100.
Summer
- Score
- 69/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Summer in Nairobi (December, January, February) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 55°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 69/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Fall
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 87°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Nairobi (March, April, May) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 56°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Winter
- Score
- 74/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Winter in Nairobi (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 52°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 74/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
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