🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Stone Town 🇹🇿
Nairobi, Kenya vs Stone Town, Tanzania — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Stone Town is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 61 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · Stone TownDrier · Nairobi
Climate at a glance
| 🇰🇪 Nairobi | 🇹🇿 Stone Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 25°C | 30°C |
| Hottest month | February · 27°C | February · 32°C |
| Coldest month | July (13°C low) | August (22°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 255 | 316 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | May, June, July |
🇰🇪 Nairobi
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (13°C).
🇹🇿 Stone Town
Best around May, June, July. Hottest in February (32°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nairobi or Stone Town warmer?
Stone Town is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Nairobi or Stone Town?
Stone Town is rainier — Nairobi sees about 61 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Stone Town?
Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Stone Town is best around May, June, July.
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