Central Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central, Kenya in January.

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Eldoret Kikuyu Limuru Lake Nakuru National Park

Are you planning a trip a to Central, Kenya in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Central in January

Central, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January in Central generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Lake Nakuru National Park at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Meru National Park at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Meru National Park and 12°C (54°F) in Lake Nakuru National Park.

For a closer look at conditions across Central, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Meru National Park with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Eldoret with 52 mm (2 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Eldoret typically receives 278 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Central in January

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

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 Central

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

Temperature range in Central (January)

Precipitation variation in Central (January)

Eldoret

In January Eldoret generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
278 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Eldoret →

Kikuyu

In January Kikuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
288 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kikuyu →

Limuru

In January Limuru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
288 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Limuru →

Lake Nakuru National Park

In January Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
245 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lake Nakuru National Park →

Meru National Park

In January Meru National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Meru National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central, in Kenya.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eldoret 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Kikuyu 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Limuru 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Lake Nakuru National Park 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Meru National Park 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Central weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central, Kenya in January?

Central, Kenya typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Eldoret average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central, Kenya in January?

Daytime temperatures in Eldoret peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in January, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Central, Kenya get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central, Kenya during January, with Eldoret averaging close to 52 mm (2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Central, Kenya?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Central, Kenya with overall perfect weather in Eldoret.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Eldoret. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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