Best Time to Visit Nairobi for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

94/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, September, January

Avoid

April, May, November

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17°C – 21°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Nairobi?

The best time to visit Nairobi for backpacking is February, September, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Nairobi due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nairobi

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	59	10.2	59%	shoulder
February	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	48	8.5	57%	dry
March	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	91	14.3	62%	shoulder
April	69Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	180	19.6	70%	wet
May	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	24°	152	18.5	72%	wet
June	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	33	6.4	73%	dry
July	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	15	5.6	72%	dry
August	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	23	7.3	70%	dry
September	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	23	4.6	63%	dry
October	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	67	9.9	62%	shoulder
November	74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	24°	138	20.9	69%	shoulder
December	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	99	11.5	67%	shoulder