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Nairobi
Photo: Daryona · CC BY-SA 3.0
CountryKenya
RegionZanzibar & East Africa
Best monthsJan–Feb, Jun–Oct
Nearest airportsWIL · Wilson Airport · 4 km
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · 13 km
NYK · Nanyuki Airport · 139 km
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · 13 km
NYK · Nanyuki Airport · 139 km
About
Nairobi, is the capital and largest city of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country. As of 2026, it has a population of 5.6 million and a metropolitan population of 15.95 million, making it the 8th most populous city in Africa and the 4th most populous metropolitan area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Nairobi the warmest month is March (average high 28°) and the coolest is July (24°). Most rainy days come in November. Best months to visit: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- Uhuru ParkNature & park · 129 m
- Uhuru Park MuseumMuseum · 187 m
- Nairobi GalleryMuseum · 257 m
- Nairobi NV Lunar parkNature & park · 375 m
- Baptistery & ConfessionsSight · 392 m
- All Saints CathedralSight · 421 m
- Holy Family BasilicaSight · 426 m
- Central ParkNature & park · 487 m
- KICC Observation PlattformSight · 650 m
- Neno Evangelism CentreSight · 652 m
- The Judiciary MuseumMuseum · 691 m
- Jamia MosqueSight · 726 m
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| Low | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 7 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)