🇰🇪 Nairobi vs Windhoek 🇳🇦

Nairobi, Kenya vs Windhoek, Namibia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Windhoek is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Windhoek is drier, with roughly 183 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇪 Nairobi🇳🇦 Windhoek
Avg annual high25°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)November (31°C)
Coldest monthJuly (13°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year25572
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, June, July

🇰🇪 Nairobi

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

🇳🇦 Windhoek

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in November (31°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Nairobi or Windhoek warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Nairobi or Windhoek?

Nairobi is rainier — Windhoek sees about 183 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Windhoek?

Nairobi is best around June, July, August; Windhoek is best around May, June, July.

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