Weather in Nairobi

GMT TIME

+3h

LANGUAGE

Swahili, Anglais

WHEN TO TRAVEL

CURRENT TIME

Currency

Shilling kenyan

VISA REQUIREMENTS

CONSULT

GMT TIME

+3h

LANGUAGE

Swahili, Anglais

WHEN TO TRAVEL

CURRENT TIME

Currency

Shilling kenyan

VISA REQUIREMENTS

CONSULT

BEST TIME TO VISIT
Kenya

Kenya (Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Mombasa):

Best Time: June to October, January to February

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate:

Kenya enjoys a tropical climate, with regional variations due to its diverse geography. The best time to visit most of Kenya is during the dry season (June to October and January to February), which coincides with the Great Migration in Maasai Mara and offers excellent wildlife viewing.
Worst Time: The rainy seasons, particularly from March to May, bring heavy showers and muddy conditions, making travel and wildlife viewing more challenging. The short rains in November are less intense, but still bring some inconveniences.

Nairobi and Central Kenya:

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Coastal Kenya (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi):

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Key:

Green: Best time to visit.
Orange: Average time to visit, decent weather but with some drawbacks.
⭕ Red: Worst time to visit, due to extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or high humidity.

This guide should help you plan your visit to Kenya, ensuring you experience the country's diverse attractions in the best possible conditions.

BEST TIME TO VISIT Kenya

Kenya (Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Mombasa):

Best Time: June to October, January to February

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate:

Kenya enjoys a tropical climate, with regional variations due to its diverse geography. The best time to visit most of Kenya is during the dry season (June to October and January to February), which coincides with the Great Migration in Maasai Mara and offers excellent wildlife viewing.
Worst Time: The rainy seasons, particularly from March to May, bring heavy showers and muddy conditions, making travel and wildlife viewing more challenging. The short rains in November are less intense, but still bring some inconveniences.

Nairobi and Central Kenya:

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Coastal Kenya (Mombasa, Diani, Malindi):

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Key:

Green: Best time to visit.
Orange: Average time to visit, decent weather but with some drawbacks.
⭕ Red: Worst time to visit, due to extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or high humidity.

This guide should help you plan your visit to Kenya, ensuring you experience the country's diverse attractions in the best possible conditions.

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