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Coast Province Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in Coast Province in January

Coast Province, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January in Coast Province 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 (86°F) to very warm in Koito at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Koito and 26°C (79°F) 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.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Gede with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Bura with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Diani Beach sees close to 272 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Coast Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Coast Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Diani Beach)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April31°C (88°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Coast Province in January

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

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 Coast Province

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

Temperature range in Coast Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Coast Province (January)

Diani Beach

In January Diani Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
272 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Diani Beach →

Malindi

In January Malindi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Malindi →

Watamu

In January Watamu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Watamu →

Mombasa

In January Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
272 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mombasa →

Mtwapa

In January Mtwapa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
272 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mtwapa →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Diani Beach 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Mombasa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Malindi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Watamu 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Mtwapa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Shanzu 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Coast Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Coast Province, Kenya in January?

Expect very good weather across Coast Province, Kenya in January. The popular destination of Diani Beach averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Coast Province, Kenya in January?

Average temperatures in Coast Province, Kenya during January range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Diani Beach.

Does Coast Province, Kenya get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Diani Beach averages just 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Coast Province, Kenya.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Coast Province, Kenya?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Coast Province, Kenya with overall excellent weather in Diani Beach.

On average, the best time to visit Coast Province, Kenya is in July, August, September and October with generally excellent weather in Diani Beach. In contrast, April tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

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