Mount Elgon National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in January.

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Endebess Kitale

Thinking about venturing to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mount Elgon National Park in January

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January in Mount Elgon National Park generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Endebess.

To explore the conditions in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kitale with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Endebess with 74 mm (2.9 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Endebess.

Explore Mount Elgon National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Elgon National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Endebess)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Elgon National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Elgon National Park.

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 Mount Elgon National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Mount Elgon National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Mount Elgon National Park (January)

Endebess

In January Endebess generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Endebess →

Kitale

In January Kitale 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)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
278 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mount Elgon National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Endebess 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Kitale 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Mount Elgon National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in January?

In January, Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya generally has perfect weather conditions. Endebess sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in January?

Average temperatures in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya during January range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Endebess.

Does Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya. Endebess averages only about 74 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Endebess is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Endebess. On the other hand, the weather in May, July and August tend to be poor.

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