July · Kenya
Best time to visit Nairobi in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nairobi in July
Average temperature 17°C, 20 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
9.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Nairobi scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Safari gateway parks and highland city energy feel best October through March.
July ranks 3rd of 12 for Nairobi — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nairobi at 9.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in July?
- In July, Nairobi averages 17°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Nairobi?
- July earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nairobi in July?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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