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The weather in January in Kenya
It's hot in January in Kenya with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
January is a good month to be in Kenya for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2016, Kenya reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 9,2 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Kenya
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kenya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Kenya | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 9,2 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Kenya with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kenya is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Kenya is based on weather data from Mombasa. Other places, like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi or Lake Nakuru National Park, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kenya to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Kenya
Temperature in January in Kenya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Kenya
Total precipitation in January in Kenya over the years
Daily UV index in January in Kenya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kenya, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Kenya by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kenya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.