Nairobi Weather Forecast
Nairobi weather: 83°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Air quality and pollen in Nairobi
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
Weather in Nairobi right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:54 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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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 83°F (28°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 31% and wind is 5 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 12:54 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 12:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
