Month guide · Nairobi · Kenya
Nairobi in July
What July is really like in Nairobi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Stephenwanjau, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. The coolest month, often grey in the morning; peak safari season as the wildebeest migration usually reaches the Maasai Mara.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest month in Nairobi: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (21°C (70°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Long rains (March–May). Heavy afternoon downpours, especially in April, with muddy park tracks and seasonal camp closures but the lowest lodge prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Great Migration usually arrives in the Maasai Mara (from July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Langata
Nairobi National Park
Enter as the gates open in the early morning, when predators are most active and traffic on Langata Road is lighter; KWS gates are cashless, so carry a card.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Museum · Karen
Karen Blixen Museum
The Danish author of Out of Africa lived in this farmhouse below the Ngong Hills from 1917 to 1931 while running a coffee farm.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Outdoors
Zoo · Langata
Nairobi Safari Walk
Pair it with a game drive from the main gate, which is right next to the boardwalk entrance.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Park · Gigiri
Karura Forest
About 1,000 hectares of indigenous and planted forest in the north of the city, saved from land grabbing in the late 1990s by a campaign led by Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 10°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Nairobi?
One of the best months to visit Nairobi, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are January–February, June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Nairobi?
It is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. The coolest month, often grey in the morning; peak safari season as the wildebeest migration usually reaches the Maasai Mara.
+How warm is Nairobi in July?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.