🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Port Louis 🇲🇺

Nairobi, Kenya vs Port Louis, Mauritius — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Port Louis is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Port Louis is drier, with roughly 84 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇲🇺 Port Louis
Avg annual high25°C28°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)December (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)August (20°C low)
Rainy days / year255171
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Port Louis warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Port Louis?

Nairobi is rainier — Port Louis sees about 84 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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