June · Kenya
Best time to visit Nairobi in June Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nairobi in June
Average temperature 18°C, 26 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
June score
9.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
June in Nairobi scores 9.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Safari gateway parks and highland city energy feel best October through March.
June in Nairobi — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 26 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nairobi at 9.6/10 (7th 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in June?
- In June, Nairobi averages 18°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is June a good time to visit Nairobi?
- June earns a 9.6/10 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 June?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in June. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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