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Nairobi in February
What February is really like in Nairobi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Usually the warmest and one of the driest months, with good game viewing and clear views.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the warmest month in Nairobi: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (25°C (77°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
Short rains (November–December). Showers in the afternoons and evenings with clear mornings; quieter and cheaper until the Christmas holiday rush.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Nairobi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Karen
Oloolua Nature Trail
A forest trail along the Mbagathi River managed by the Institute of Primate Research in Karen, passing a small waterfall, a cave and bamboo groves.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Nairobi National Park
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage
Stand at the front of the rope line on the side nearest the mud wallow; the calves often splash the first row.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Nature · Langata
Giraffe Centre
Run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife since 1979, the centre breeds endangered Rothschild's giraffes and lets visitors feed them pellets from a raised wooden platform at head height.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Museum · Museum Hill
Nairobi National Museum
Buy a combined ticket if you also want the snake park, and save time for the garden's nature trail.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 12°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Nairobi?
One of the best months to visit Nairobi. The other best months are January and June–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Nairobi?
It is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. Usually the warmest and one of the driest months, with good game viewing and clear views.
+How warm is Nairobi in February?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.