Kenya in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Kenya in january 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Kenya. These datas are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Nairobi
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
21%
20%
8%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
17%
14%
1%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
25%
12%
6%
Weather at 3am
59°F
40%
23%
21%
15%
Where to go in Kenya in january?
Where to go in Kenya in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Central of Kenya (Nairobi, Lake Naivasha National Park, Mount Kenya National Park...) | 72°F to 81°F | 2 à 11 days | good weather* | |
| East Coast of Kenya (Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu...) | 88°F to 90°F | 2 à 4 days | 83°F to 85°F | perfect weather* |
| North of Kenya (Lodwar, Marsabit National Park, Sibiloi National Park...) | 86°F to 97°F | 1 à 3 days | perfect weather | |
| Northeast of Kenya (Mandera, Garissa, Wajir...) | 95°F to 97°F | 0 à 1 days | good weather* | |
| Nyanza (Kisumu, Kisii, Siaya...) | 77°F to 88°F | 4 à 7 days | good weather* | |
| South Rift Valley (Tsavo West National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kitale...) | 77°F to 86°F | 1 à 9 days | good weather |
Where should you go in Kenya in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Kenya in january ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
In january the weather is just perfect in Kenya, however, only part of the territory is concerned, ie cities of Lodwar, Eldoret, Nakuru and Nairobi. In this part of the country, all the conditions are met for enjoy 100% your travel: the sun is guaranteed, rainfall is scarce and the humidity is not too high. It is therefore the ideal month to visit these cities!
Please note that the weather is good in Kisumu. In that city, temperatures are attractive and allow you to visit and enjoy the sun.
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Malindi and Mombasa have a just ok weather for this kind of activity in january.
Climate in Kenya in january
Climate in Nairobi in january
In january, the mean temperature in Nairobi is 70°F (maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 59°F). The climate quite nice in this city in this month. With 2.3in over 4 days, the rain will not be a problem during your stay.
With a perfect climate, january is a recommended time to go there in Kenya.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 12:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Maasai Mara National Reserve in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Maasai Mara National Reserve is 70°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate is quite enjoyable in that locality in this month. With 7.2in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality in Kenya.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 12:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Mombasa in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Mombasa is 83°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very warm there in this month. With 2.2in over 4 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Mombasa in Kenya.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Length of day | 12:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Mount Kenya National Park in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Mount Kenya National Park is 61°F (maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 49°F). The climate is pleasant in that locality in this month. With 3.5in over 6 days, rainfall can happen for your trip. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of january is okay (but not good month) for traveling there.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Lake Naivasha National Park in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Lake Naivasha National Park is 65°F (maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 52°F). The climate is quite enjoyable in that locality in january. With just 1.5in over 2 days, rainfall is infrequent during your trip.
With ideal weather conditions, january is a recommended month to go in this city.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (5%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 17% | ||
| Length of day | 12:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Kenya in january
| Nairobi in january | perfect weather |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve in january | good weather |
| Mombasa in january | good weather |
| Mount Kenya National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Naivasha National Park in january | good weather |
| Tsavo West National Park in january | good weather |
| Amboseli National Park in january | good weather |
| Garissa in january | good weather |
| Kisii in january | good weather |
| Kisumu in january | perfect weather |
| Kitale in january | good weather |
| Lamu in january | perfect weather |
| Lodwar in january | perfect weather |
| Malindi in january | perfect weather |
| Mandera in january | perfect weather |
| Marsabit National Park in january | perfect weather |
| Mwingi National Reserve in january | good weather |
| Siaya in january | perfect weather |
| Sibiloi National Park in january | perfect weather |
| Wajir in january | perfect weather |
| Aberdare National Park in january | good weather |
Weather data for Kenya in january:
Weather data for Kenya in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kenya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kenya can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Kenya.