Nairobi weather in January (Kenya)

Looking to travel to Nairobi in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Nairobi, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Nairobi in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nairobi climate page with graphs.

 

Nairobi, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 288 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nairobi in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nairobi.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.