🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Nosy Be 🇲🇬

Nairobi, Kenya vs Nosy Be, Madagascar — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nosy Be is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nosy Be is drier, with roughly 22 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇲🇬 Nosy Be
Avg annual high25°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)April (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year255233
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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).

🇲🇬 Nosy Be

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (28°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Nosy Be warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Nosy Be?

Nairobi is rainier — Nosy Be sees about 22 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Nosy Be?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Nosy Be is best around June, July, August.

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