🇪🇷 Asmara vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Asmara, Eritrea vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nairobi is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Asmara is drier, with roughly 42 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇷 Asmara🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high22°C25°C
Hottest monthJune (25°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (10°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year213255
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Best months to visitFebruary, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇪🇷 Asmara

Best around February, September, October. Hottest in June (25°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Asmara or Nairobi warmer?

Nairobi is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Asmara or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Asmara sees about 42 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Asmara vs Nairobi?

Asmara is best around February, September, October; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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