Will it rain in Nairobi today?

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27° / 13° High / Low (°C)
86% Humidity
6% Rain probability
Drizzle Condition
~1h Rain duration

In Nairobi on 6 Aug 2026, no rain is expected: 6% chance, 0.1 mm forecast (source: Open-Meteo).

Today should stay dry — just 6% chance of rain. Safe to leave the umbrella at home.

Nairobi has two distinct wet seasons: the 'long rains' (March–May) and the 'short rains' (October–December). At 1,795m on the Kenyan Highlands, temperatures stay moderate year-round despite the equatorial latitude. Rain typically arrives as afternoon or evening thunderstorms. Annual totals average 860mm. June–September and January–February are the driest periods.