Ruiru weather in January (Kenya)

How does the weather in Ruiru usually fare in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During January, Ruiru experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 27°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Ruiru in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 288 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruiru climate page with graphs.

 

Ruiru, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 288 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in January

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ruiru.

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