Airport in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Travel Guide

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌦️ 63°F now🕔 2:50 AM local📅 Best: January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December

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 light drizzle. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 63°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.

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 about average for October. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport today at 9.8/10. 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.

Map of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 1°19′9.1″S 36°55′40.1″E (-1.3192, 36.9278)

Weather in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport right now

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63°F
Light drizzle · feels like 65°F
Humidity87%
Wind2 mph NNE
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure844 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 31 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise6:11 AM
Sunset6:20 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 99%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:50 AM, Oct 27 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 74° / 61°

Light showers · 81% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌦️ 77° / 61°

Drizzle · 72% rain · wind 12 mph

Quick facts about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

TypeAirport
CityNairobi
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates1°19′9.1″S 36°55′40.1″E (-1.3192, 36.9278)
IATA codeNBO
Local time2:50 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, June, July, August, September, October and December
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Best time to visit Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Go in January, February, June, July, August, September, October and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, April and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 light drizzle. Humidity is 87% and wind is 2 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 2:50 AM.

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 and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 2:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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