🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Swakopmund 🇳🇦

Nairobi, Kenya vs Swakopmund, Namibia — 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. Swakopmund is drier, with roughly 250 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇳🇦 Swakopmund
Avg annual high
25°C
23°C
Hottest month
February · 27°C
April · 25°C
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)August (10°C low)
Rainy days / year
255
5
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustAugust, November, December

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇳🇦 Swakopmund

Best around August, November, December. Hottest in April (25°C), coldest lows in August (10°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Swakopmund warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Swakopmund?

Nairobi is rainier — Swakopmund sees about 250 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Swakopmund?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Swakopmund is best around August, November, December.

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