🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Volcanoes NP 🇷🇼

Nairobi, Kenya vs Volcanoes NP, Rwanda — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nairobi is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nairobi is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP
Avg annual high25°C14°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)February (15°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year255262
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇷🇼 Volcanoes NP

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (15°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Volcanoes NP warmer?

Nairobi is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Volcanoes NP?

Volcanoes NP is rainier — Nairobi sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Volcanoes NP?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Volcanoes NP is best around June, July, August.

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