Hotels in Nairobi

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When’s the best time to visit Nairobi?

Not sure when to visit Nairobi? We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what each month typically looks like. Use these monthly averages to plan ahead and choose the best time to stay in Nairobi.

September

Temperature13°C - 28°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$24,761

October

Temperature14°C - 28°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$23,013

November

Temperature15°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$22,030

December

Temperature14°C - 26°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$20,257

January

Temperature14°C - 27°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$20,083

February

Temperature14°C - 29°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$19,488

March

Temperature15°C - 29°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$19,553

April

Temperature15°C - 27°C
RainfallWet
(121–250mm)
Cheapest return flight$22,271

May

Temperature14°C - 25°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$21,524

June

Temperature13°C - 25°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$21,507

July

Temperature12°C - 25°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$30,579

August

Temperature12°C - 26°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$135,835

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Fast facts

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Highest rated hotelCozy Stead – 5.0
Average 4 star hotel price$1,868 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$3,357 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Nairobi: FAQs

In Nairobi, the expected average temperature in September is 20°C. The warmest month is typically April, which averages 27°C. The coolest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April, and the driest month is July.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Nairobi with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $126 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $151 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $931 per night, and the average price on weekends is $929. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Nairobi could be Saturday.
The nearest airport to Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which is 3.4km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, which is 13.2km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Nairobi. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around $782 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $126 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around $1,514 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $479 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Nairobi is currently around $3,130 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $403 per night.