Weather in January in Kenya
What is the weather like in Kenya in January?
The weather in Kenya in January ranges from unpleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During January in Kenya, the temperature ranges from high in Marsabit with 25°C (77°F) to very high temperatures in Garissa with 37°C (98°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Garissa and 16°C (60°F) in Marsabit.
Precipitation in January ranges from almost non in Mandera with an average of 2mm (0.1inch) rainfall to high in Marsabit with 94mm (3.7inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Kenya.
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Popular destinations in Kenya
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
Average weather in Nairobi
In January Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Diani Beach
In January Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Malindi
In January Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Watamu
In January Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mombasa
In January Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Kenya?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Kenya with commonly perfect weather in Nairobi.
On average the best time to visit Kenya is in January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Nairobi.
The worst months are April, May and November that can have pleasant weather conditions.
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