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Gilgil weather in January (Kenya)

Will it be warm or cold in Gilgil this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Gilgil is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Gilgil in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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Gilgil, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 50% *  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Kenya, check out our Gilgil's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gilgil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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