Weather in Nairobi Today

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Current temperature in Nairobi: 25°C (77°F). Partly Cloudy. Today's high 25°C (77°F), low 15°C (59°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
25°
Partly Cloudy
RealFeel® 23°C
40%Comfortable
Rain probability: 39%
High25°
Low15°
10km/hESEWind fromEast-South-East↖←· Max 17
Light Breeze · Gusts 39 km/h
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00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 114:30 PMDay
12h 6m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:26 AMDawn 5:56 AM
Daylight remaining2h 2mNoon 12:29 PMTotal 12h 6m
Sunset6:32 PMDusk 7:02 PM
NowOvercast+25°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
10 km/h
ESE · Light Breeze · Max 17 km/h
Humidity
40 %
Comfortable
UV Index
8
Very High
Visibility
14 km
Excellent
Pressure
841 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
10°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

25°C-3° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

11 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 25°C25°2026-08-20: 25°C25°2026-08-21: 27°C27°2026-08-22: 30°C30°2026-08-23: 30°C30°2026-08-24: 30°C30°2026-08-25: 29°C29°2026-08-26: 30°C30°2026-08-27: 28°C28°2026-08-28: 28°C28°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 25°C25°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 8 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Nairobi?

The hottest month in Nairobi is typically February, with daytime highs averaging around 27.4°C (81°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 15.1°C (59°F).

What is the coldest month in Nairobi?

The coldest month in Nairobi is typically July, with overnight lows averaging around 12.6°C (55°F) and daytime highs near 22.8°C (73°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Nairobi have a rainy season?

Nairobi doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. April is the wettest month on average (about 178 mm), while July is the driest (about 20 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Nairobi?

The best time to visit Nairobi is typically June to August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.2°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 29 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.