Nairobi weather in November
Nairobi in November averages 20°C (69°F), 128 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Nairobi, November is the wettest and the sixth dullest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (69°F)
15–25°C · 60–78°F
- Rainfall
- 128 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What is Nairobi like in November?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Nairobi in November?
A light rain jacket
About 128 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
November compared with October and December
November in Nairobi is about the same temperature as October and 80 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (69°F).
November in Nairobi is about the same temperature as December and 42 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
Daylight in Nairobi in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 12 hours 11 minutes in Nairobi, rising about 06:12 and setting about 18:22 local time.
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Nairobi
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Nairobi weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
Nairobi averages 20°C (69°F) in November, ranging from about 15°C (60°F) at night to 25°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 128 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
They are about the same. November averages 20°C (69°F) and December 20°C (69°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
November is about as warm as October, and 80 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is June to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what November 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 11 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 12 hours 12 minutes in December and 12 hours 3 minutes in May.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 06:12 and sunset about 18:22 local time. Both shift across the month.
