Mtwapa weather in January (Coast Region, Kenya)

Can you expect sunny skies in Mtwapa in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Mtwapa is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 32°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Mtwapa in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 272 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mtwapa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 272 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (16 KM, 10 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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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