worldweather24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 26°C–29°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
Weather in Nairobi - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Nairobi, Kenya: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Nairobi
today☁️
24°💧 0.6 mm
Sun🌤️
25°💧 41.3 mm
Mon🌤️
25°💧 0.3 mm
Tue☁️
24°💧 1 mm
Wed🌤️
24°💧 0.4 mm
Thu☁️
23°💧 0.2 mm
Fri☁️
21°💧 1.1 mm
Sat🌧️
24°💧 0.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Thursday 10 Sept in Nairobi, the forecast high is 23°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 26°C–29°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 26°C–30°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 26°C–30°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
23°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
21°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–30°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 2022 (25°C) and the warmest was 1991 (31°C). The current forecast averages 24°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Nairobi
Nairobi 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
24°
around 19° at night · days with rain: 5
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
25°
around 14° at night · rain chance 15%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
26°
around 16° at night · rain chance 20%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Nairobi: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 24° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 25° in September, and about 26° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Nairobi
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️24°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️25°a few clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️25°a few clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️24°scattered clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️23°broken clouds
Friday11 September 2026
☁️21°overcast clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️24°overcast clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️27°heavy rain
UV index in Nairobi - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Nairobi is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Air quality and smog in Nairobi
Air quality in Nairobi is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 11 µg/m³, PM10: 12.6 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 11 | 12.6 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
Nairobi weather through the year
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FAQ - Nairobi weather
What is the weather like in Nairobi today?
Today it is about 24° during the day and 18° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Nairobi?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.