At a glance
| Metric | Jeddah | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 36°C | 28°C |
| Coldest month low | 20°C | 13°C |
| Annual rainfall | 127 mm | 1031 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.9 h/day | 9.9 h/day |
| Best months | January–March | February & June–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Jeddah | Nairobi | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Jeddah |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Jeddah |
| March | 9.3 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | Jeddah |
| April | 7.0 · Good | 7.5 · Good | Nairobi |
| May | 5.7 · Fair | 7.5 · Good | Nairobi |
| June | 4.7 · Poor | 9.3 · Excellent | Nairobi |
| July | 4.1 · Poor | 10.0 · Excellent | Nairobi |
| August | 4.0 · Poor | 9.3 · Excellent | Nairobi |
| September | 4.8 · Poor | 9.7 · Excellent | Nairobi |
| October | 5.6 · Fair | 8.0 · Good | Nairobi |
| November | 7.2 · Good | 7.4 · Good | Nairobi |
| December | 8.5 · Excellent | 7.5 · Good | Jeddah |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Jeddah or Nairobi?
Nairobi has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 4 for Jeddah — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Jeddah?
The best months to visit Jeddah are January–March, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
The best months to visit Nairobi are February & June–September, based on six years of climate data.
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