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About Nanyuki

Nanyuki, Kenya 🇰🇪 is a scenic gateway to Mount Kenya with a relaxed, small-town vibe. For digital nomads, it offers cooler weather, growing café culture, and easy access to nature, hiking, and wildlife. Wi‑Fi and infrastructure are improving, but it’s best for remote workers who value calm, adventure, and slower-paced living 🌄☕🌿

Through the year

Best in February (71) · now 62
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 22 mm Feb: 15 mm Mar: 32 mm Apr: 104 mm May: 64 mm Jun: 19 mm Jul: 47 mm Aug: 77 mm Sep: 55 mm Oct: 76 mm Nov: 69 mm Dec: 27 mm Jan: 25°C / 12°C Feb: 27°C / 12°C Mar: 27°C / 13°C Apr: 24°C / 14°C May: 24°C / 13°C Jun: 24°C / 12°C Jul: 24°C / 12°C Aug: 23°C / 12°C Sep: 25°C / 12°C Oct: 24°C / 12°C Nov: 23°C / 13°C Dec: 24°C / 12°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.7
Internet Speed 5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.2
Safety 7.0
Accommodation Cost 7.4
Weather 8.3
Racial Tolerance 7.5
Female Friendly 6.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Nanyuki
ItemCost
Coworking Space $61.89 per month
Coffee $1.93 per cup
Beer $1.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.71 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $30.95 per month
Mobile Plan $11.60 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30.95 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $154.73 per month

Other cities in Kenya

Other cities in Kenya
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nairobi $2,739 6.1 Compare
2 Diani Beach $1,307 6.0 Compare
3 Kilifi $1,152 5.9 Compare
4 Mombasa $1,858 5.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nyeri KE Kenya $1,279 5.3 Compare
2 Naro Moru KE Kenya $820 4.9 Compare
3 Naivasha KE Kenya $1,257 5.5 Compare
4 Nakuru KE Kenya $1,541 5.5 Compare

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