🇿🇼 Harare vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Harare, Zimbabwe vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Harare is drier, with roughly 110 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇼 Harare🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high25°C25°C
Hottest monthOctober (29°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (8°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year145255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, JulyJune, July, August

🇿🇼 Harare

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (29°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Harare or Nairobi warmer?

Harare and Nairobi have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Harare or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Harare sees about 110 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Harare vs Nairobi?

Harare is best around May, June, July; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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