Eldoret weather in January (Central, Kenya)

How does the January weather in Eldoret compare to other months? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Eldoret is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 26°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Eldoret in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 278 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Eldoret, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 278 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Eldoret.

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