June is one of the best months in Nairobi.
Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.
See all twelve months$1,639/mo
15 Mbps
Moderate
5/5
High
3.1m
Flights to Nairobi
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Cost of Living
A local earns $455.52/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $1,639 — that's 3.6× the local wage.
Internet & Infrastructure
Bring a UK-style adapter. 240V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.
eSIM for Kenya, online when you land
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Environment & Health
Quality of Life
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Monthly Weather
Best months: Jun, Jul, Nov·Avoid: May, Dec, Apr
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Fly to Nairobi in June
Partner linkJune is one of the best months here. Feels like 25° by day. Weather score 433.
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