Month guide · Nairobi · Kenya
Nairobi in November
What November is really like in Nairobi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Short rains bring afternoon and evening showers, but mornings are often clear; a lower-priced month for lodges.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Nairobi: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is cooler; by December highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
Cool dry season (June–October). Cool, often overcast mornings and dry sunny afternoons; peak safari season with the migration in the Maasai Mara and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Nairobi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Langata
Giraffe Centre
Combine it with the elephant orphanage and the Karen Blixen Museum, which are all within a 20-minute drive of each other.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- 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
Experience · Langata
Bomas of Kenya
Opened in 1971, Bomas recreates traditional homesteads of several of Kenya's ethnic communities and stages afternoon performances of their songs and dances in a large circular auditorium.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Nairobi?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, January–February and June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Nairobi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Nairobi?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Short rains bring afternoon and evening showers, but mornings are often clear; a lower-priced month for lodges.
+How warm is Nairobi in November?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.