🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Ngorongoro 🇹🇿

Nairobi, Kenya vs Ngorongoro, Tanzania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nairobi is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 19 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇹🇿 Ngorongoro
Avg annual high25°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (25°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (12°C low)
Rainy days / year255274
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇹🇿 Ngorongoro

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (25°C), coldest lows in July (12°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Ngorongoro warmer?

Nairobi is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Ngorongoro?

Ngorongoro is rainier — Nairobi sees about 19 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Ngorongoro?

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

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