🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Rabat 🇲🇦

Nairobi, Kenya vs Rabat, Morocco — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nairobi is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rabat is drier, with roughly 198 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇲🇦 Rabat
Avg annual high25°C22°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)August (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year25557
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, June

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇲🇦 Rabat

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in August (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Rabat warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Rabat?

Nairobi is rainier — Rabat sees about 198 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Rabat?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Rabat is best around April, May, June.

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