🇲🇿 Maputo vs Nairobi 🇰🇪

Maputo, Mozambique vs Nairobi, Kenya — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Maputo is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Maputo is drier, with roughly 88 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇲🇿 Maputo🇰🇪 Nairobi
Avg annual high28°C25°C
Hottest monthJanuary (29°C)February (27°C)
Coldest monthJuly (15°C low)July (13°C low)
Rainy days / year167255
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇲🇿 Maputo

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (29°C), coldest lows in July (15°C).

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Maputo or Nairobi warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Maputo or Nairobi?

Nairobi is rainier — Maputo sees about 88 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Maputo vs Nairobi?

Maputo is best around June, July, August; Nairobi is best around June, July, August.

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