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City Trips Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

September, July, June

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Avoid

April, May, November

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Weather

17°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Nairobi?

The best time to visit Nairobi for a city trip is September, July, June, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nairobi

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
90Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°59
February
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°48
March
81Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°91
April
77Good
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°180
May
82Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°152
June
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°33
July
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°15
August
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°23
September
96Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°23
October
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°67
November
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°138
December
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°99

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Nairobi

When is the best time to visit Nairobi for city trips?

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The best time to visit Nairobi for city trips is typically in September, July, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Nairobi?

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Rainy season typically: April–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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