Nairobi weather in February
Nairobi in February averages 21°C (70°F), 39 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nairobi, February is the second warmest, the fifth driest and the sunniest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (70°F)
14–28°C · 57–82°F
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h
hours per day
What is Nairobi like in February?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nairobi in February?
High-factor sun cream
With 9.6 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
Loose cotton or linen
Synthetics stop working once you are sweating through them all day.
A refillable water bottle
Daily highs this warm need roughly double the water a temperate day does.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 14°C between its low and its high.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
February compared with January and March
February in Nairobi is 0.6°C warmer than January and 22 mm drier than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
February in Nairobi is 0.6°C cooler than March and 37 mm drier than it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
Daylight in Nairobi in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 12 hours 9 minutes in Nairobi, rising about 06:42 and setting about 18:51 local time.
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Nairobi
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Nairobi weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C / 69°F | 61 mm |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 39 mm |
| March | 22°C / 71°F | 75 mm |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 126 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 103 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 27 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 11 mm |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 18 mm |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 19 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 48 mm |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 128 mm |
| December | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm |
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FAQs about Nairobi in February
February climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
Nairobi averages 21°C (70°F) in February, ranging from about 14°C (57°F) at night to 28°C (82°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 39 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 21°C (70°F) against 22°C (71°F) in March — 0.6°C cooler.
February is 0.6°C warmer than January, and 22 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is June to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 9.6 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 9 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 12 hours 12 minutes in December and 12 hours 3 minutes in May.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:42 and sunset about 18:51 local time. Both shift across the month.
