Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Kenya this January.
Kenya, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Nyeri to 37°C (99°F) in Lodwar. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Lodwar and 11°C (52°F) in Nyeri.
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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Average daytime highs in Kenya during January reach about 27°C (81°F) in Nairobi.
Average overnight lows in Kenya during January sit near 15°C (59°F) in Nairobi.
Lodwar tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C (77°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Nyeri stands out as the coolest city in Kenya for the month of January. Daytime highs average 23°C (73°F) and it cools down to about 11°C (52°F) at night.
Nairobi usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Mombasa this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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