🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Niamey 🇳🇪

Nairobi, Kenya vs Niamey, Niger — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Niamey is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Niamey is drier, with roughly 175 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇳🇪 Niamey
Avg annual high
25°C
36°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
April · 41°C
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)January (17°C low)
Rainy days / year
255
80
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, December

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇳🇪 Niamey

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Niamey warmer?

Niamey is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Niamey?

Nairobi is rainier — Niamey sees about 175 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Niamey?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Niamey is best around January, February, December.

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