🇰🇪 Diani Beach vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Diani Beach, Kenya vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Diani Beach is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 60 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Diani Beach🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high28°C25°C
Hottest monthFebruary (31°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year315255
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, JuneJune, July, August

🇰🇪 Diani Beach

Best around January, February, June. Hottest in February (31°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Diani Beach or Nairobi warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Diani Beach or Nairobi?

Diani Beach is rainier — Nairobi sees about 60 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Diani Beach vs Nairobi?

Diani Beach is best around January, February, June; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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