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KenyaThe climate of Nairobi City
The current climate in Nairobi City features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Nairobi City, Kenya.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Nairobi City in recent years was 37°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in September 2014.
Rainfall amount
On average, Nairobi City receives 1454 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Nairobi City?
The best time to visit Nairobi City for sunny weather is January through March and June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nairobi City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nairobi City
The climate table of Nairobi City shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 47 | 49 | 107 | 254 | 159 | 45 | 12 | 21 | 30 | 183 | 386 | 161 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Nairobi City, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Nairobi City
Yearly Temperature in Nairobi City
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Nairobi City, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nairobi City
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nairobi City
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Nairobi City, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Nairobi City
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Average weather in Nairobi City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.