Climate Change Chart of Nairobi, Kenya
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Nairobi, Kenya: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Nairobi, Kenya, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.44 °C in the more recent period; this is an unweighted comparison of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average or a measure of daytime maximum temperatures.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.44 °C in the more recent period; this is an unweighted comparison of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average or a measure of daytime maximum temperatures. The largest monthly increase was in March, with a difference of +1.15 °C compared with the earlier reference period. By contrast, August had the largest monthly decrease, a difference of -0.35 °C.
Changes in rainfall
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily rainfall shows a difference of +0.92 mm/day in the more recent period. This describes the unweighted mean of monthly rainfall means, rather than a day-weighted annual average or monthly rainfall totals. The largest monthly increase in mean daily rainfall occurred in April, with a difference of +2.35 mm/day compared with the earlier reference period; this identifies a monthly mean difference, not a change applying to every day.
Changes in sunshine duration
Averaged across calendar months, mean daily sunshine duration shows a difference of -0.68 hours/day in the more recent period. This is an unweighted comparison of monthly means, not a day-weighted annual average. The largest monthly decrease was in August, where mean daily sunshine duration had a difference of -1.23 hours/day compared with the earlier reference period. This monthly mean does not describe every individual day.
Climate Change Data Overview for Nairobi, Kenya
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Nairobi, Kenya. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.98 | 19.67 | 0.69 |
| Feb | 19.61 | 20.34 | 0.72 |
| Mar | 19.28 | 20.43 | 1.15 |
| Apr | 18.72 | 19.18 | 0.47 |
| May | 17.91 | 18.42 | 0.51 |
| Jun | 17.40 | 17.54 | 0.14 |
| Jul | 16.95 | 17.01 | 0.06 |
| Aug | 17.66 | 17.31 | -0.35 |
| Sep | 18.56 | 18.40 | -0.17 |
| Oct | 19.00 | 19.55 | 0.55 |
| Nov | 17.98 | 18.54 | 0.55 |
| Dec | 17.81 | 18.71 | 0.89 |
| ⌀ Month | 18.32 | 18.76 | 0.44 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.17 | 10.90 | -0.26 |
| Feb | 11.21 | 10.93 | -0.28 |
| Mar | 10.91 | 10.50 | -0.41 |
| Apr | 10.61 | 9.65 | -0.96 |
| May | 10.46 | 10.04 | -0.42 |
| Jun | 10.15 | 9.22 | -0.92 |
| Jul | 9.10 | 8.21 | -0.89 |
| Aug | 9.49 | 8.26 | -1.23 |
| Sep | 10.17 | 9.70 | -0.48 |
| Oct | 11.03 | 10.37 | -0.66 |
| Nov | 10.94 | 9.88 | -1.06 |
| Dec | 10.96 | 10.43 | -0.53 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.52 | 9.84 | -0.68 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.04 | 1.42 | 0.39 |
| Feb | 1.46 | 1.76 | 0.30 |
| Mar | 2.34 | 2.62 | 0.28 |
| Apr | 3.61 | 5.96 | 2.35 |
| May | 2.49 | 3.21 | 0.71 |
| Jun | 0.73 | 1.36 | 0.63 |
| Jul | 0.25 | 0.53 | 0.28 |
| Aug | 0.32 | 0.91 | 0.59 |
| Sep | 0.32 | 1.10 | 0.78 |
| Oct | 1.00 | 2.69 | 1.69 |
| Nov | 2.31 | 4.42 | 2.11 |
| Dec | 1.57 | 2.52 | 0.95 |
| ⌀ Month | 1.45 | 2.38 | 0.92 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
