Weather radar Nairobi
Real-time precipitation radar · Nairobi · Kenya
Nairobi climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Nairobi shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.9° | 27° | 26.8° | 24.7° | 23.5° | 22.6° | 22.2° | 22.7° | 24.6° | 25.5° | 23.7° | 24.4° |
| Avg low (°C) | 14.5° | 15° | 15.6° | 15.9° | 14.9° | 13.5° | 12.4° | 12.8° | 13.4° | 14.7° | 15° | 14.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 36 | 67 | 134 | 92 | 31 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 60 | 102 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 13 |
| Sunshine hours | 344 | 315 | 334 | 305 | 319 | 280 | 257 | 261 | 300 | 327 | 307 | 330 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Nairobi
The best time to visit Nairobi is typically January. In this month the average high is 25.9°C, precipitation is 35 mm and sunshine duration is 344 hours. The annual average high is 24.5°C, total annual precipitation is 676 mm (124 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3679 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi
How up to date is the weather radar for Nairobi?
The weather radar for Nairobi is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Nairobi?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Nairobi: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Nairobi?
The thunderstorm potential for Nairobi is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Nairobi.
What is the climate like in Nairobi?
Nairobi has an annual average high of 24.5°C. The warmest month is February (avg high 27°C), the coldest July (avg low 12.4°C). The wettest month is April with 134 mm, the driest July with 13 mm. Total annual precipitation is 676 mm (124 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3679 hours.
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