Watamu weather in January (Coast Region, Kenya)

What is the weather forecast for Watamu in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Watamu is known for its perfect weather, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 31°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Watamu in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 4 days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Watamu. January, February, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Watamu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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