The weather in January in Lake Nakuru National Park

It's warm in January in Lake Nakuru National Park with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Lake Nakuru National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s 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 Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 31°C in 2023, Lake Nakuru National Park reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 21 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in January for Lake Nakuru National Park

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lake Nakuru National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Lake Nakuru National Park New York
Average temperature 27°C 5°C
Max. temperature 28°C 11°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 21 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 5 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Lake Nakuru National Park with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 13°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 Lake Nakuru National Park is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Lake Nakuru National Park

Temperature in January in Lake Nakuru National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park

Total precipitation in January in Lake Nakuru National Park over the years

Daily UV index in January in Lake Nakuru National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lake Nakuru National Park, 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 Lake Nakuru National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Nakuru National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.