Nakuru weather in January (Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Nakuru during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Nakuru the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Nakuru in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Nakuru. January, February, March, June, July, September and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nakuru, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 50%  

Sunshine 245 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 Nakuru 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

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