🇿🇼 Hwange vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Hwange, Zimbabwe vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Hwange is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Hwange is drier, with roughly 168 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇼 Hwange🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high28°C25°C
Hottest monthOctober (34°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (10°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year87255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, June, JulyJune, July, August

🇿🇼 Hwange

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (34°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hwange or Nairobi warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Hwange or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Hwange sees about 168 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hwange vs Nairobi?

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

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