🇪🇹 Lalibela vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Lalibela, Ethiopia 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. Lalibela is drier, with roughly 115 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇹 Lalibela🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high22°C25°C
Hottest monthMarch (24°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthDecember (9°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year140255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberJune, July, August

🇪🇹 Lalibela

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in March (24°C), coldest lows in December (9°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lalibela or Nairobi warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lalibela or Nairobi?

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

When is the best time to visit Lalibela vs Nairobi?

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

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