Nairobi: Best Time to Visit, Jan–Feb & Jun–Sep | Trailwind

City guideKenyaBest time to visit Nairobi: Jan–Feb & Jun–Sep. The only capital with a national park at its edge. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Jan–Feb & Jun–Sep

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya

Region: Nairobi County

Population: 5.0M metro

Currency: KES

Language: Swahili

Timezone: UTC+03:00

Nearest airport: Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

The lay of the landNairobi is East Africa's hub and the gateway to the Masai Mara, but it has wild cards of its own: a national park on the city limits, elephant and giraffe sanctuaries, and a lively food and music scene. It is green, high, and cooler than you might expect.When to goThe sweet spot is Jan–Feb & Jun–Sep. Plan around it and you will catch Nairobi close to its best.Getting thereFly into Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO). From there Nairobi is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Visit the elephant orphanage and giraffe centre in one morning.

Nairobi National Park has lions minutes from downtown.

Use it as the launchpad for the Masai Mara safari.

What to see

Nairobi Railway Museum, The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is operated by Kenya Railways.

Times Tower, The Times Tower, also known as the New Central Bank Tower, is an office tower in Nairobi, Kenya. At 140 metres, it is the fourth tallest building in Kenya after Britam Tower, GTC Office Tower and UAP Tower, which have heights of 200 m (656 ft), 184 m (604 ft) and 163 m (535 ft) respectively. With 38 floors, along with a 7-storey banking complex and an 11-split storey car park, it is served by 10 elevators.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre, The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), formerly the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, is a 32-story building located in Nairobi, Kenya. The KICC is located in the City Square of Nairobi, and is a crucial address for a number of Government offices, including those of recently elected Senators.

Uhuru Park, Uhuru Park is a 12.9 hectare recreational park adjacent to the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya. It was opened to the public by the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on 23 May 1969. It contains an artificial lake, several national monuments, and an assembly ground which has become a popular skateboarding spot on weekends and also a location for local skateboarding competitions, catering to Nairobi's growing skate scene.

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family is a Catholic Church Cathedral and Basilica dedicated to the Holy Family located in Nairobi. The Basilica is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nairobi. The original church, which had a sitting capacity of 300–400, built in 1904, was Nairobi's first stone building. The current church was built between 1960 and 1963, and was officially blessed and opened on 6 July 1963. The church was designated a basilica in 1982.

Britam Tower, The Britam Tower is a commercial building in Nairobi owned by British-American Investments Company (Britam). The skyscraper, the tallest building in Kenya, rises 200 metres (656 ft) above ground, with 32 usable floors. The building features a unique prismic shape, that starts as an equal four sided square footprint and ends with a two sided roof with a 60-metre (200 ft) mast, containing three helical wind turbines.

Nairobi National Museum, The National Museums of Kenya is a multi-disciplinary state corporation established under the National Museums and Heritage Act (2006). It serves as the national custodian of Kenya's cultural and natural heritage, managing a network of over 22 regional museums, hundreds of sites, and numerous national monuments. Headquartered at Museum Hill in Nairobi, the NMK is a globally recognized hub for scientific research in palaeontology, archaeology, ethnography, and biodiversity conservation.

Nairobi National Park, Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, whereas the open southern boundary allows migrating wildlife to move between the park and the adjacent Kitengela plains. Herbivores gather in the park during the dry season. Nairobi National Park is negatively affected by increasing human and livestock populations, changing land use and poaching of wildlife.

Pairs well with

Nairobi National Park, 6 mi away

Lake Nakuru National Park, 82 mi away

Amboseli National Park, 98 mi away

Maasai Mara National Reserve, 117 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Nairobi?The best time to visit Nairobi is Jan–Feb & Jun–Sep, in Kenya.Where is Nairobi?Nairobi is in Kenya. The nearest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO).What is Nairobi known for?The only capital with a national park at its edge.Nairobi month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: January · February · June · July · August · September · OctoberJanuary in NairobiNairobi in January. One of the best months to visit Nairobi. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.February in NairobiNairobi in February. One of the best months to visit Nairobi. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.June in NairobiWhat's on in Nairobi in June: One of the best months to visit Nairobi. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.

Flamingos of the Rift Valley, June to October 2027

July in NairobiWhat's on in Nairobi in July: One of the best months to visit Nairobi. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.

Flamingos of the Rift Valley, June to October 2027

Great Migration River Crossings, August to October 2026

August in NairobiWhat's on in Nairobi in August: One of the best months to visit Nairobi. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.

Flamingos of the Rift Valley, June to October 2027

Great Migration River Crossings, August to October 2026

September in NairobiWhat's on in Nairobi in September: One of the best months to visit Nairobi. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.

Flamingos of the Rift Valley, June to October 2027

Great Migration River Crossings, August to October 2026

October in NairobiWhat's on in Nairobi in October: Typical daytime highs around 27°C.

Flamingos of the Rift Valley, June to October 2027

Great Migration River Crossings, August to October 2026

Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Nairobi:

Nairobi Railway Museum

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family

Nairobi National Museum

Nairobi National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

Amboseli National Park

Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Samburu National Reserve

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