Amboseli weather in January (Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Amboseli during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Amboseli generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Amboseli in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Amboseli, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 67% *  

* Data from: Arusha City, Tanzania (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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 Amboseli 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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