Nairobi Weather Forecast
Nairobi weather: 61°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Next 48 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
9 AM - 12 PM · comfort score 8.9/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in Nairobi right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:10 PM, Aug 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 61°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% 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 6:10 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, 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 August 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
