Naivasha weather in January (Kenya)

What can you expect from the weather in Naivasha during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Naivasha, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Naivasha in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

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

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

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

 

Naivasha, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (64 KM, 40 Miles).

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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 Naivasha in January?

For visitors traveling to Naivasha, 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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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