Nairobi Weather History
Kenya · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Nairobi sits 142km from the equator, 1795m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 32.8°C, set 2005-02-25, its record low 9.1°C, set 1986-07-19.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nairobi
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Nairobi?
The highest temperature in this record for Nairobi is 32.8°C, measured on 2005-02-25. That is a recorded daily value from Nairobi's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Nairobi?
The lowest temperature in this record for Nairobi is 9.1°C, measured on 1986-07-19. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Nairobi get a year?
Nairobi averages 640mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 121 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Nairobi?
On 2011-02-15, 57.4mm fell on Nairobi, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Nairobi get a year?
Nairobi averages 3808 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Nairobi?
Across the summer months Nairobi averages a daytime high near 25.4°C, while winter nights average 13.1°C. The seasons here are set from Nairobi's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Nairobi?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Nairobi is 28 km/h, on 1979-01-18. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
