Temperature in Eastern Region in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Eastern Region, Kenya this January.

Eastern Region, Kenya, a region in Kenya, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Eastern Region, Kenya in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Eastern Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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See also: Eastern Region weather by month.

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
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Eastern Region temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Eastern Region, Kenya in January?

Daytime temperatures in Machakos typically peak at 27°C (81°F) in January, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Eastern Region, Kenya in January?

Machakos sees nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Eastern Region, Kenya?

Based on our systematic data collection, Kitui has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 29°C (84°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 19°C (66°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Eastern Region, Kenya?

According to our data, Machakos holds the title for the coldest city in Eastern Region, Kenya in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 27°C (81°F) and drops to lows of about 16°C (61°F) during the night.

How much sun does Eastern Region, Kenya get in January?

Machakos usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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