Month guide · Nairobi · Kenya
Nairobi in June
What June is really like in Nairobi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Dry season begins; overcast, cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. Prices start rising towards July.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 10th-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 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:34
- Daylight
- About 12 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, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Madaraka Day — national holiday (1 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Karen
Kazuri Beads workshop
Founded in 1975, this Karen workshop employs local women, many of them single mothers, to hand-make and paint ceramic beads and pottery.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Central Business District
Nairobi Railway Museum
Spend most of your time in the outdoor yard, where you can walk among and inside the old locomotives.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Gallery · Central Business District
Nairobi Gallery
Housed in the 1913 Old PC's Office at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway, this small National Museums of Kenya gallery shows African art and artefacts, including pieces from the collection of Joseph Murumbi, Kenya's second vice-president.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Market · Central Business District
City Market
Compare prices at several curio stalls before buying, and bargain with a smile; first quotes to visitors are high.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 11°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Nairobi?
It is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. Dry season begins; overcast, cool mornings and pleasant afternoons. Prices start rising towards July.
+How warm is Nairobi in June?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.