Mount Kenya National Park Weather in January

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

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Nanyuki Naro Moru

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

What to Expect in Mount Kenya National Park in January

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January in Mount Kenya National Park generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Nanyuki.

For a closer look at conditions across Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nanyuki with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Naro Moru with 102 mm (4 in).

Explore Mount Kenya National Park by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Kenya National Park in January

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

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

Temperature range in Mount Kenya National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Mount Kenya National Park (January)

Nanyuki

In January Nanyuki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Naro Moru

In January Naro Moru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nanyuki 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Naro Moru 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Mount Kenya National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Nanyuki average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Nanyuki peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Nanyuki averages just 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya with overall perfect weather in Nanyuki. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya is in January, February, June, July and September with generally perfect weather in Nanyuki. The weather in April and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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