KenyaThe weather in January in Nairobi City
It's warm in January in Nairobi City with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Nairobi City. 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 Nairobi City, 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 33°C in 2020, Nairobi City reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 47 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Nairobi City
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nairobi City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Nairobi City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 47 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Nairobi City with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 29°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi City is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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 Nairobi City, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Nairobi City
Temperature in January in Nairobi City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Nairobi City, 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 Nairobi City
Total precipitation in January in Nairobi City over the years
Daily UV index in January in Nairobi City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Nairobi City, 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 Nairobi City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.