Eastern Region Weather in January

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

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Machakos Kitui

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

What to Expect in Eastern Region in January

Eastern Region, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January in Eastern Region generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Machakos to 29°C (84°F) in Kitui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Kitui and 16°C (61°F) in Machakos.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Eastern Region, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Machakos with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Kitui with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Machakos enjoys approximately 288 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Region in January

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

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 Eastern Region

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

Temperature range in Eastern Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Region (January)

Machakos

In January Machakos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
288 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Machakos →

Kitui

In January Kitui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kitui →

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

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machakos 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Kitui 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Eastern Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Region, Kenya in January?

Expect perfect weather across Eastern Region, Kenya in January. The popular destination of Machakos averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Eastern Region, Kenya in January?

Daytime temperatures in Machakos peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in January, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Eastern Region, Kenya get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Machakos averages just 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Eastern Region, Kenya.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Eastern Region, Kenya?

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

On average, the best time to visit Eastern Region, Kenya is in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Machakos.

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