Monthly climate guide
Nairobi weather in December
With highs near 27°C (80°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), December feels warm in Nairobi. Rainfall averages about 65 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as November and 2°C cooler than January.
What stands out in December
- Just 80 km apart, but Nairobi runs about 5°C warmer than Naivasha this month.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 12°C.
- Humidity near 73% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- This is rainy-season territory in Nairobi: short, heavy downpours are typical.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
65 mm
some rain
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
56%
cloud · often cloudy
Nairobi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 83°F | 15°C / 58°F | 26 mm | 60% | 47% |
| February | 30°C / 85°F | 15°C / 59°F | 27 mm | 58% | 46% |
| March | 29°C / 85°F | 16°C / 60°F | 64 mm | 62% | 56% |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 60°F | 119 mm | 73% | 73% |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 58°F | 58 mm | 75% | 69% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 56°F | 31 mm | 71% | 70% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 15 mm | 65% | 64% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 13°C / 56°F | 22 mm | 63% | 65% |
| September | 29°C / 83°F | 14°C / 57°F | 19 mm | 59% | 55% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 15°C / 59°F | 56 mm | 62% | 62% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 60°F | 81 mm | 73% | 68% |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 65 mm | 73% | 56% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December a good time to visit Nairobi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nairobi →Other Kenya cities in December
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Nairobi in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Nairobi?
December is a reasonable time for Nairobi: highs around 27°C and about 65 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Nairobi in December?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in December?
Nairobi typically gets around 65 mm of rain in December — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nairobi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.