Nairobi Weather Forecast
Nairobi weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Nairobi?
Yes - rain is likely in Nairobi today.
A 71% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon and Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,1 in against a typical 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Nairobi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 62° | 71% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 56° | 0% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 55° | 1% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 56° | 2% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 59° | 37% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 57° | 29% | 12 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 59° | 63% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 59° | 58% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 58° | 69% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 57° | 47% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 57° | 9% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 59° | 14% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 62° | 17% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 63° | 25% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 62° | 25% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
What this means for Nairobi
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is 5.2°F above the 75°F typical for this month.
A 71% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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 - 2 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 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 3 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 12:47 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 24, 2026 at 12:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
