January Rainfall and Precipitation in Kenya
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Kenya in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Kenya
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Popular cities in Kenya
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- Aitong
- Amboseli
- Athi River
- Bamburi
- Chale Island
- Diani Beach
- Eldoret
- Elmenteita
- Embakasi
- Endebess
- Galu
- Garissa
- Gede
- Gilgil
- Jamhuri Park
- Kahawa
- Keekorok
- Kikambala
- Kikuyu
- Kilifi
- Kisumu
- Kitui
- Koito
- Lamu Town
- Limuru
- Lodwar
- Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Machakos
- Maji Moto
- Malindi
- Mambrui
- Mandera
- Marsabit
- Masai Mara
- Matathia
- Mombasa
- Moyale
- Msambweni
- Mtwapa
- Murangʼa
- Mweiga
- Naboisho
- Nairobi
- Naivasha
- Nakuru
- Nanyuki
- Naro Moru
- Narok
- Ngong
- Nyahururu
- Nyali
- Nyeri
- Ol Kokwe
- Ruaka
- Ruiru
- Shanzu
- Shimoni
- Singore
- Thika
- Tiwi
- Ukunda
- Vipingo
- Voi
- Watamu
Kenya precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Kenya receive in January?
Rainfall in Nairobi during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 39 mm (1.5 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Kenya in January?
Rainfall in Nairobi typically falls on roughly 8 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Kenya?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Kenya.
What is the wettest city in January in Kenya?
Based on our records, Ololaimutiek receives the most rainfall in Kenya in January, averaging about 142 mm (5.6 in).
What is the driest city in January in Kenya?
In our records, Mandera stands out as the driest city in Kenya for January, averaging just 2.5 mm (0.1 in).
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