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Nairobi

19°

Mainly clear

High: 25° · Low: 13° · Feels like 18°

Rain expected around 16:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 23% 20°
20:00 12% 18°
21:00 4% 18°
22:00 1% 17°
23:00 · 17°
00:00 · 17°
01:00 · 16°
02:00 · 14°
03:00 · 13°
04:00 · 13°
05:00 · 13°
06:00 · 12°
07:00 · 12°
08:00 · 15°
09:00 · 17°
10:00 · 19°
11:00 · 22°
12:00 · 24°
13:00 4% 25°
14:00 11% 26°
15:00 20% 25°
16:00 36% 24°
17:00 55% 23°
18:00 63% 22°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    25° / 13°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 71%
    Wind
    10 km/h SW
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    6:34 / 18:36

Details

Air quality
47 Moderate
PM2.5 18 · PM10 20

Nairobi Climate

Though near the equator, Nairobi sits at around 1,795m, giving it a mild subtropical highland climate that stays pleasantly cool all year, with daytime highs of 21–26°C and nights down to 10–14°C. Rather than four seasons, the city has two rainy periods: the long rains from March to May and the short rains in November–December, separated by drier, sunnier spells. July and August are the coolest and sometimes cloudiest months, while January and February are usually the warmest and driest. This page offers an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind, UV and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi hot?

Not really. Thanks to its altitude, Nairobi stays cool year-round despite being near the equator, with daytime highs usually 21–26°C and chilly nights around 10–14°C.

When is the rainy season in Nairobi?

There are two: the long rains from March to May and the short rains in November–December, when afternoon showers are most frequent.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

The dry months from June to October and January–February are best, with clear skies and little rain, ideal for sightseeing and nearby safaris.

Which months are coolest in Nairobi?

July and August are the coolest, sometimes cloudy and chilly in the early morning, while January and February are typically the warmest and driest.

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Updated: 4:49:22 PM