Nairobi Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Nairobi Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


31°C
Highest Temp
4 Feb. 26

11°C
Lowest Temp
16 Jun. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthFebruary27.95°C

Coldest MonthAugust12.94°C

Wettest MonthMarch4.71mm

Windiest MonthJanuary24.72km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Nairobi historically?

February is historically Nairobi's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 32°C on 2011-02-11.

2. What is the coldest month in Nairobi historically?

July is Nairobi's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 13°C. The all-time record low of 10°C was recorded on 2018-07-17.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Nairobi over the past 17 years?

Nairobi's average annual rainfall is approximately 813.7mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Nairobi experience on average per year?

Nairobi historically records approximately 235.2 rainy days per year. April has the highest number of rain days at an average of 29.05 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Nairobi?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Nairobi is 32°C on 2011-02-11.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Nairobi?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Nairobi is 10°C on 2018-07-17.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Nairobi historically?

Nairobi experiences its strongest winds during February. The historic gust record of 31 kph was recorded on 2025-02-22.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Nairobi during a year?

Usually, Nairobi's humidity peaks in May at around 82.05% and drops to its lowest in February at approximately 61.3%.