Aberdare National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in January.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve Nyeri Mweiga Talek

Planning a trip to Aberdare National Park, Kenya this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Aberdare National Park in January

Aberdare National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January in Aberdare National Park generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Nyeri to 29°C (84°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Maasai Mara National Reserve and 11°C (52°F) in Nyeri.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Aberdare National Park, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Talek with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Nyeri with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Explore Aberdare National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aberdare National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Maasai Mara National Reserve)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aberdare National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aberdare National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aberdare National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Aberdare National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Aberdare National Park (January)

Nyeri

In January Nyeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Mweiga

In January Mweiga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Maasai Mara National Reserve

In January Maasai Mara National Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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Talek

In January Talek generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aberdare National Park, in Kenya.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aberdare National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Maasai Mara National Reserve 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Nyeri 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Mweiga 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Talek 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Aberdare National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in January?

Aberdare National Park, Kenya typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nyeri average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Aberdare National Park, Kenya in January?

Daytime temperatures in Nyeri peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in January, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Aberdare National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in January?

Nyeri typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 105 mm (4.1 in) on average across Aberdare National Park, Kenya.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Aberdare National Park, Kenya with overall pleasant weather in Nyeri.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, June, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Nyeri. On the other hand, the months of April and November tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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