Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Nairobi in June
This is the coldest month in Nairobi: highs average 77°F (25°C) and lows 54°F (12°C), with about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 87/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 1.0 in (25 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 77°F (25°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 1.0 in (25 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around June
June is one of Nairobi's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.0 in (25 mm) after 2.9 in (73 mm) in May.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – September and December & January.
- Comfort improves from 79/100 in May to 87/100.
- June sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 77°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nairobi in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Nairobi National Park
Savanna park with lions, rhinos and giraffes grazing against the city skyline.
Why now June scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nairobi National Museum
Kenya's main museum covering human origins, wildlife and culture, with a snake park next door.
The Talisman
Garden restaurant in a Karen villa mixing Asian, Middle Eastern and European plates.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 1.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Karen Blixen Museum
Farmhouse of the Out of Africa author at the foot of the Ngong Hills, with guided tours.
Java House
Kenya's homegrown coffee chain, a reliable stop for local AA coffee and breakfast.
Nearby in June
- Maasai Mara in June~117 mi · highs 78°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Serengeti in June~155 mi · highs 80°F, 0.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in June~160 mi · highs 71°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nairobi in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Nairobi?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Nairobi in June?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in June?
Not much: about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.7 in (601 mm).
What should I pack for Nairobi in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 77°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Nairobi
Routes in season in June
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Nairobi in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.