Kikuyu weather in January (Central, Kenya)

Is January a good time to explore Kikuyu weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Kikuyu during January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Kikuyu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Expect around 9 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 288 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Kikuyu. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kikuyu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 288 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.