Diani Beach weather in January (Coast Region, Kenya)

What should you pack for a trip to Diani Beach in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Diani Beach in January, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 32°C. At night, it falls to around 26°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Diani Beach in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 272 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Diani Beach. January, February, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and May tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Diani Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Diani Beach, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 272 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in January

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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