Nairobi Weather Forecast
Nairobi weather: 86°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Nairobi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 62° | 20% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 62° | 51% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 63° | 37% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 62° | 95% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 62° | 98% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 61° | 94% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 60° | 89% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 84° / 62°
Heavy drizzle · 51% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 85° / 63°
Light drizzle · 37% rain · wind 10 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 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 86°F (30°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 26% and wind is 8 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 5:54 PM.
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 23, 2026 at 5:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
