Lake Nakuru National Park weather in January (Central, Kenya)

What is the weather forecast for Lake Nakuru National Park in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Lake Nakuru National Park in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Lake Nakuru National Park in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 245 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July, September and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, August, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Nakuru National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Nakuru National Park, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in January

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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