🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Stellenbosch 🇿🇦

Nairobi, Kenya vs Stellenbosch, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nairobi is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Stellenbosch is drier, with roughly 168 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇿🇦 Stellenbosch
Avg annual high25°C23°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (30°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year25587
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, October

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇿🇦 Stellenbosch

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in February (30°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Stellenbosch warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Stellenbosch?

Nairobi is rainier — Stellenbosch sees about 168 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Stellenbosch?

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

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