Geography of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Geography of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Mount Kenya is 85 mi to the north, Mount Kilimanjaro is 124 mi to the south, Maasai Mara National Reserve is 133 mi to the west and Serengeti National Park is 161 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 1°19′9.1″S 36°55′40.1″E (-1.3192, 36.9278)
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Summary
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an airport in Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with overcast. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 63°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 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 83°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 56°F.
Nearby highlights include Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 4.9°F above the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 60° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 83° | 61° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 81° | 61° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 78° | 61° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 77° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 57° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 76° | 56° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 76° | 56° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 81° | 57° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 81° | 59° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 78° | 60° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 79° | 60° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an airport in Nairobi. Its coordinates are -1.3192, 36.9278. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. March, April and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport observes Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00). The local time is 3:32 PM.
What are the top things to do in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Popular options include Mount Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
