Nairobi weather in December
December in Nairobi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Nairobi · #28 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nairobi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nairobi in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nairobi?
- December in Nairobi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Nairobi on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in December?
- In December, Nairobi averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 14.9°C, with about 62.6 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nairobi in December?
- Nairobi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.