Kenya weather in January

Considering a trip to Kenya this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Kenya in January?

The weather in Kenya in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Nyeri at 23°C to very warm in Lodwar at 37°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Lodwar and 11°C in Nyeri.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mandera with an average of 2.5 mm to high rainfall in Ololaimutiek with 142 mm. Meanwhile, Nairobi enjoys approximately 288 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.

Where to go in Kenya in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Kenya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nairobi
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26°C 
15°C 
257 hours 
65 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
15°C 
288 hours 
39 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
16°C 
266 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Nairobi

Average weather in Diani Beach

In January Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Diani Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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31°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
29 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
26°C 
254 hours 
22 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

Average weather in Malindi

In January Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Malindi
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31°C 
26°C 
54 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
25°C 
19 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
25°C 
12 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Malindi

Average weather in Watamu

In January Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Watamu
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31°C 
26°C 
53 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
25°C 
20 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Watamu

Average weather in Mombasa

In January Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mombasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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32°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
25°C 
272 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
25°C 
254 hours 
23 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Mombasa

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Is January the best time to visit Kenya?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nairobi is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December provide perfect weather in Nairobi.

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