🇰🇪 Nairobi vs 🇮🇹 Rome

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

🇰🇪

Nairobi

broken clouds

72°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 71°F

H 72°F / L 67°F

Humidity: 60%

🇮🇹

Rome

clear sky

65°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 63°F

H 66°F / L 60°F

Humidity: 36%

Climate Overview

🇰🇪

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.

🇮🇹

Rome

Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsApril, May, October
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat and crowds)
Annual rain29 inches (740 mm) — mostly October–March

Rome's climate is quintessentially Mediterranean. Summers are hot and dry with intense sun. Winters are mild and occasionally rainy. Spring and fall are extraordinary for sightseeing.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇰🇪 Nairobi🇮🇹 Rome
Spring

52–73°F

March–May

Summer

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–79°F

September–November

Winter

42–54°F

December–February

Nairobi vs Rome: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nairobi or Rome have better weather?

Nairobi and Rome have very different climates. Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, two rainy seasons Rome: Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Rome?

Best time for Nairobi: July, August, January, February. Best time for Rome: April, May, October.

More Comparisons

🇰🇪 Nairobi Weather →🇮🇹 Rome Weather →