Hyderabad to Nairobi at a glance
Nairobi has its best weather from January to February and July to October.
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Nairobi's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | Check live above | 27° / 15°rainy spells, 90 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | Check live above | 25° / 16°rainy spells, 149 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | Check live above | 25° / 15°some rain, 81 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 15°some rain, 50 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | Check live above | 28° / 15°mostly dry, 43 mm | Shoulder | Hot, dry and green after the short rains: good game viewing with fewer crowds. |
| March 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 16°some rain, 83 mm | Off-season | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 26° / 16°wet, 187 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 24° / 15°rainy spells, 106 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 24° / 14°mostly dry, 32 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | Check live above | 23° / 13°dry, 18 mm | Peak | The Great Migration: wildebeest river crossings in the Maasai Mara, usually July to... |
| August 2027Best weather | Check live above | 24° / 13°mostly dry, 29 mm | Peak | The Great Migration: wildebeest river crossings in the Maasai Mara, usually July to... |
| September 2027Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 14°mostly dry, 30 mm | Peak | The Great Migration: wildebeest river crossings in the Maasai Mara, usually July to... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Nairobi, and the rushes that push up fares out of Hyderabad.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
The best weather in Nairobi is from January to February and July to October. Hot, dry and green after the short rains: good game viewing with fewer crowds. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is July to October. The quietest months are March to May and November.
How far ahead should I book Hyderabad to Nairobi flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Oceania and Africa routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 15% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Hyderabad go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.