Best Time to Visit Nairobi for City Trip – September Scores 96/100

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City Trips Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, July, June

Avoid

April, May, November

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Weather

17°C – 21°C

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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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Climate Heatmap

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

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Nairobi, September, July, June score highest on this page; April and March rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Nairobi

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	59	10.2	59%	shoulder
February	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	28°	48	8.5	57%	dry
March	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	91	14.3	62%	shoulder
April	77Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	180	19.6	70%	wet
May	82Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	24°	152	18.5	72%	wet
June	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	33	6.4	73%	dry
July	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	15	5.6	72%	dry
August	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	23	7.3	70%	dry
September	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	23	4.6	63%	dry
October	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	67	9.9	62%	shoulder
November	83Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	24°	138	20.9	69%	shoulder
December	89Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	99	11.5	67%	shoulder

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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September, July, June score highest for city trips in Nairobi. The top month scores 96/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Nairobi?

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Rainy season typically: April–May. Scores are usually weaker in that wetter stretch for city trips, so use the monthly table to work around the wettest window.