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Weather in January in Coast Region

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

What is the weather like in Coast Region in January?

Coast Region is a region in Kenya. January in Coast Region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mambrui at 30°C to very warm in Koito at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Koito and 26°C in Mambrui. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Malindi with an average of 19 mm to moderate rainfall in Bura with 70 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Diani Beach enjoys approximately 272 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Coast Region for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Coast Region climate page.

Where to go in Coast Region in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Coast Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Coast Region?

Diani Beach

In January Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Diani Beach
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
66 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
29 mm 
6 days 
32°C 
26°C 
254 hours 
22 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

Malindi

In January Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Malindi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
54 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
25°C 
19 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
25°C 
12 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Malindi

Watamu

In January Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Watamu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
26°C 
53 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
25°C 
20 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
14 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Watamu

Mombasa

In January Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mombasa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
25°C 
272 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
25°C 
254 hours 
23 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Mombasa

Mtwapa

In January Mtwapa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mtwapa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
258 hours 
61 mm 
11 days 
32°C 
25°C 
272 hours 
27 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
26°C 
254 hours 
19 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Mtwapa

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Coast Region, in Kenya.

Is January the best time to visit Coast Region?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Coast Region with overall perfect weather in Diani Beach.

On average, the best time to visit Coast Region is in January, February, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Diani Beach. In contrast, April and May tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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