🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Port Louis (Mauritius) 🇲🇺

Nairobi, Kenya vs Port Louis (Mauritius), Mauritius — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Port Louis (Mauritius) is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 20 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇲🇺 Port Louis (Mauritius)
Avg annual high25°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)December (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year255275
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, August, September

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇲🇺 Port Louis (Mauritius)

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in December (30°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Port Louis (Mauritius) warmer?

Port Louis (Mauritius) is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Port Louis (Mauritius)?

Port Louis (Mauritius) is rainier — Nairobi sees about 20 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Port Louis (Mauritius)?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Port Louis (Mauritius) is best around June, August, September.

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