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.

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

 

Gilgil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage 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).

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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