City in Kenya

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☁️ 61°F now🕔 5:01 AM local📅 Best: January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December👥 4.7 million

Airports near Nairobi

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNBO8 miNairobi

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Coordinates: 1°17′31.6″S 36°49′18.8″E (-1.2921, 36.8219)

Summary

Nairobi is a city in Kenya. Nairobi is known for Safari capital with a national park in town. It has a population of about 4.7 million.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Nairobi with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 60°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Nairobi is January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December. The climate is Mediterranean. March, April and November tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 55°F.

The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Kenya, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is 4.5°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nairobi today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Nairobi

TypeCity
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates1°17′31.6″S 36°49′18.8″E (-1.2921, 36.8219)
Population4.700.000
Known forSafari capital with a national park in town
Local time5:01 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, August, September, October and December
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nairobi?

Nairobi is a city in Kenya. Its coordinates are -1.2921, 36.8219. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Nairobi right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nairobi, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nairobi in?

Nairobi observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 5:01 AM.

How many people live in Nairobi?

Nairobi has a population of approximately 4.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Nairobi?

The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 8 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Nairobi?

Popular options include Mount Kenya, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

What places are in Nairobi?

Nairobi covers 1 places in this atlas, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 5:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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