🇨🇮 Abidjan vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abidjan is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 90 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇮 Abidjan🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high29°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year345255
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇨🇮 Abidjan

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Abidjan or Nairobi warmer?

Abidjan is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abidjan or Nairobi?

Abidjan is rainier — Nairobi sees about 90 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abidjan vs Nairobi?

Abidjan is best around July, August, September; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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