🇰🇪 Nairobi vs 🇳🇴 Oslo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Nairobi

broken clouds

72°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 71°F

H 72°F / L 67°F

Humidity: 60%

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Oslo

overcast clouds

41°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 38°F

H 41°F / L 41°F

Humidity: 90%

Climate Overview

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Nairobi

Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, two rainy seasons

Best monthsJuly, August, January, February
AvoidApril, May (long rains); November (short rains)
Annual rain35 inches (889 mm)

Nairobi sits at 5,889 feet (1,795m) elevation, keeping temperatures moderate year-round. There are two rainy seasons: the long rains (March–May) and short rains (October–December). July–August is the driest and most comfortable period.

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Oslo

Humid continental — cold snowy winters, warm short summers, sheltered fjord location

Best monthsJune, July, August
AvoidNovember, December, January, February
Annual rain30 inches (763 mm)

Oslo benefits from its position at the head of the Oslofjord, which moderates temperatures compared to Norway's exposed coastline. Summers are genuinely warm and long-daylit; winters are cold and snowy with some of Scandinavia's best skiing on the doorstep.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇰🇪 Nairobi🇳🇴 Oslo
Spring

30–57°F

March–May

Summer

57–75°F

June–August

Fall

42–57°F

September–November

Winter

23–34°F

December–February

Nairobi vs Oslo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nairobi or Oslo have better weather?

Nairobi and Oslo have very different climates. Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, two rainy seasons Oslo: Humid continental — cold snowy winters, warm short summers, sheltered fjord location. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Oslo?

Best time for Nairobi: July, August, January, February. Best time for Oslo: June, July, August.

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