Nairobi Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Nairobi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Nairobi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 27° | 15° | 50 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 28° | 16° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 27° | 16° | 118 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 25° | 16° | 154 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 25° | 15° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 24° | 14° | 34 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 24° | 13° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 24° | 13° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 26° | 14° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 27° | 15° | 58 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 25° | 15° | 127 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 26° | 15° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Nairobi
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Nairobi compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Nairobi.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Kenya | 138 km | -2°C | 21°C cooler | 2075 mm |
| Maasai maaa National Reserve | 202 km | 21°C | +2°C warmer | 823 mm |
| Mount Kilimanjaro | 206 km | -8°C | 28°C cooler | 5964 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 249 km | 23°C | +3°C warmer | 776 mm |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 258 km | 18°C | 2°C cooler | 898 mm |
Klimaat by airport in Nairobi
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Nairobi
Go in januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maart, april and november – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Nairobi
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is in line met the 27°C typical for this month.
A 91% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 3°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maart, april and november – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Nairobi is a city in Kenia. Nairobi is known for Safari capital met a national park in town. Er wonen ongeveer 4.7 million.
Op dit moment is het 17°C (63°F) in Nairobi met bewolkt. Het voelt als 17°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 17°C en 28°C. De kans op neerslag is 91%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.4/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Nairobi is januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. maart, april and november zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 28°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond 13°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 12 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Mount Kenya, Maasai maaa National Reserve, Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 28°C is in line met the 27°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 9 AM en 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nairobi today at 9.5/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nairobi?
Nairobi is a city in Kenia. Its coordinates are -1.2921, 36.8219. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Nairobi nu?
It is currently 17°C (63°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 80% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Nairobi?
januari, februari, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Nairobi, which has a Mediterranean climate. maart, 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 lokale tijd is 4:33 AM.
How many people live in Nairobi?
Nairobi has a population of approximately 4.7 million.
What is the nearest airport en Nairobi?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 12 km away.
What are the top things en do in Nairobi?
Popular options include Mount Kenya, Maasai maaa 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 4:33 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
