🇰🇪 Nairobi vs 🇯🇵 Tokyo

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Nairobi

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66°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 66°F

H 66°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 77%

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Tokyo

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60°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 60°F

H 61°F / L 57°F

Humidity: 94%

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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Tokyo

Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters

Best monthsMarch, April, October, November
AvoidJune, July, August (heat and typhoons)
Annual rain60 inches (1,530 mm)

Tokyo has dramatic seasonal swings. Cherry blossom season (late March–April) and autumn foliage (October–November) are spectacular. Summers are brutally hot and humid with typhoon risk. Winters are mild and dry with occasional snow.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇰🇪 Nairobi🇯🇵 Tokyo
Spring

46–72°F

March–May

Summer

75–91°F

June–August

Fall

60–77°F

September–November

Winter

37–50°F

December–February

Nairobi vs Tokyo: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nairobi or Tokyo have better weather?

Nairobi and Tokyo have very different climates. Subtropical highland — mild year-round due to altitude, two rainy seasons Tokyo: Humid subtropical — distinct four seasons, hot humid summers, mild winters. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi vs Tokyo?

Best time for Nairobi: July, August, January, February. Best time for Tokyo: March, April, October, November.

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