Nairobi National Park

Weather & Climate

62 Nairobi NP Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Climate Chart Nairobi National Park – 1,511-1,754m / 4,957-5,755ft

Nairobi National Park has a cool and temperate climate. Temperatures are reasonably constant year-round, and it cools off considerably at night. There is very little rain in the Dry season (June to October). The Wet season (November to May) has two periods of rain. The short rains are heaviest in November, and the long rains are at their peak in April.

Dry Season –June to October

It rains very little in the Dry season, although when the first rains fall is changeable. June to August are the coolest months, and temperatures increase in September through October before the rain breaks.

June, July, August & September – There’s lots of sunshine with very little rain. Afternoons are pleasant with temperatures around 23°C/73°F, but evenings and early mornings are cold with temperatures around 12°C/54°F.
October – It warms up a bit with afternoon temperatures of about 25°C/77°F. The short rains might start toward the end of the month, or it might be later in November. Temperatures drop after the rains.

Wet Season –November to May

The Wet season has three distinct parts: the short rains from November to December and the long rains from March to May, with a dry period separating them.

November & December – 'Short rains' – October or November sees the start of the short rains, which normally peak in November. Temperatures increase before it rains and drop immediately after. The daytime average is 25°C/77°F.
January & February – The rains dry up in these months separating the two rainy seasons. Daytime temperatures remain fairly constant at about 26°C/79°F.
March, April & May – 'Long rains' – April is usually the wettest month and rain might interfere with your game drives as road conditions deteriorate. Remember, however, that the rains fail as often as they arrive. In ‘normal’ years, the rains diminish in May, but the roads may still be a problem until later that month. Afternoon temperatures are around 26°C/79°F.