Nairobi weather in July
Nairobi in July averages 18°C (64°F), 11 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Nairobi, July is the coldest, the driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
12–24°C · 53–74°F
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.5 h
hours per day
What is Nairobi like in July?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nairobi in July?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (53°F).
July compared with June and August
July in Nairobi is 0.7°C cooler than June and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
July in Nairobi is 0.5°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
Daylight in Nairobi in July
On 15 July the sun is up for 12 hours 3 minutes in Nairobi, rising about 06:37 and setting about 18:40 local time.
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Nairobi
What to read before you book.
Nairobi weather by month
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How July compares with the rest of the year
July 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 July
July climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
Nairobi averages 18°C (64°F) in July, ranging from about 12°C (53°F) at night to 24°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. July sees only about 11 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. July averages 18°C (64°F) against 18°C (65°F) in August — 0.5°C cooler.
July is 0.7°C cooler than June, and 16 mm drier.
Yes. July falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, June to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 3.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what July 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 3 minutes of daylight in mid-July, against 12 hours 12 minutes in December and 12 hours 3 minutes in May.
On 15 July, sunrise is about 06:37 and sunset about 18:40 local time. Both shift across the month.
