Weather in Nairobi in November
November in Nairobi is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Kenya, this is how Nairobi actually wears November, not how a country centroid would. Compared with March and July, November sits in the middle of Nairobi's year.
- Average temp
- 20°C
15–25°C
- Rainfall
- 128 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Nairobi in November. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
November is the wet side of the year in Nairobi. Days can be heavy. Plans that cannot survive rain are the wrong plans.
This is not a reason to skip Nairobi if you like the place. It is a reason to pack for weather and to stop treating every grey hour as a failed holiday.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Nairobi
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Nairobi
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FAQs about Nairobi
Climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Nairobi is between June and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
March is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 128 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
