🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Saint-Louis (SN) 🇸🇳

Nairobi, Kenya vs Saint-Louis (SN), Senegal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Saint-Louis (SN) is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Saint-Louis (SN) is drier, with roughly 232 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇸🇳 Saint-Louis (SN)
Avg annual high25°C31°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)November (34°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)January (19°C low)
Rainy days / year25523
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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).

🇸🇳 Saint-Louis (SN)

Best around April, May, June. Hottest in November (34°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Saint-Louis (SN) warmer?

Saint-Louis (SN) is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Saint-Louis (SN)?

Nairobi is rainier — Saint-Louis (SN) sees about 232 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Saint-Louis (SN)?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Saint-Louis (SN) is best around April, May, June.

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