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Nairobi

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Nairobi is usually most comfortable in February and September. Typical daytime highs range from 72–82°F across the year. Rain varies by season.

Best time to go

12 mo · Typical year

Temperature range

55–82°F

Rain

9 days/mo

Sunshine

6.8 h/day

Air feel

Mostly dry

When to visit

Month-by-month fit

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Temperature

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.

76°Ftypical November high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 17 wet days, more than in most months.

57%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

6.6 hNovember sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

ComfortableNovember

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In November, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 61°.

CoolComfortableWarmNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

25%November Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in November.

6 mphNovember Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical November day

November late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 68°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning67°F

Rain43%

Cloud73%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Midday74°F

Rain44%

Cloud63%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon74°F

Rain44%

Cloud63%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening67°F

Rain14%

Cloud69%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Nairobi with San Miguel de Allende.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

1.3

9.3

Feb

1.1

9.4

Mar

2.2

8.6

Apr

4.7

6.8

May

3.5

6.1

Jun

1.4

5.3

Jul

0.5

4.2

Aug

0.9

4.1

Sep

0.8

6.0

Oct

1.5

7.3

Nov

3.2

6.6

Dec

1.8

8.3

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	80	58	1.3	6	9.3	67
Feb	82	59	1.1	4	9.4	61
Mar	82	61	2.2	10	8.6	65
Apr	78	61	4.7	20	6.8	76
May	75	60	3.5	15	6.1	77
Jun	73	57	1.4	7	5.3	74
Jul	72	55	0.5	4	4.2	72
Aug	73	56	0.9	4	4.1	70
Sep	77	56	0.8	4	6.0	66
Oct	79	59	1.5	8	7.3	66
Nov	76	60	3.2	17	6.6	77
Dec	77	59	1.8	10	8.3	74