🇳🇬 Abuja vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Abuja, Nigeria vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Abuja is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Abuja is drier, with roughly 115 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇬 Abuja🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high31°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (36°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (21°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year140255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberJune, July, August

🇳🇬 Abuja

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in February (36°C), coldest lows in August (21°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Abuja or Nairobi warmer?

Abuja is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Abuja or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Abuja sees about 115 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Abuja vs Nairobi?

Abuja is best around January, November, December; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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