Kenya temperatures in January

January in Kenya has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Nyeri with 23°C to very high temperatures in Lodwar with 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Lodwar and 11°C in Nyeri.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Kenya in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Kenya, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Kenya?
  • From a thorough analysis of our records, Lodwar clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 37°C, and evenings that remain near 25°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Kenya?
  • The coldest city in January in Kenya is Nyeri when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 23°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 11°C.

  • How much sun does Kenya get in January?
  • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 288 hours of sunshine in Nairobi. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 27°C in Mombasa this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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