Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kenya in January
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
41mm
Sun
8.8h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January41mm average rain
January is one of Kenya's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.8 hours average sun
January is one of Kenya's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January7°C average sea
January is close to Kenya's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January75 weather score
January is one of Kenya's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, September to October, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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