Nairobi Weather Forecast
Nairobi weather: 62°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 62°F (17°C) in Nairobi with mainly clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 57°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
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 4.9°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Nairobi today at 9.8/10. 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.
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Weather in Nairobi right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:46 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nairobi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 57° | 2% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 57° | 4% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 58° | 56% | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 61° | 98% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 60° | 100% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 60° | 97% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 60° | 98% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 71° / 60° | 92% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 71° / 61° | 95% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 61° | 89% · 1,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 60° | 83% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 60° | 77% · 1,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 60° | 74% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 59° | 69% · 1,2 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 60° | 23% · 0,5 in | 19 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 15% | -- | — |
Climate in Nairobi 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 | 80° | 60° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 82° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 61° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 77° | 60° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 76° | 59° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 56° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 56° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 75° | 55° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 79° | 56° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 80° | 59° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 77° | 60° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 78° | 60° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nairobi
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Air quality and pollen in Nairobi
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nairobi
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.
Weather by airport in Nairobi
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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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 62°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 2 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 7:46 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 1, 2026 at 7:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
