Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Lake Turkana, Kenya in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
11mm
Sun
9.7h
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 11mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake Turkana, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January36°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, October, and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January11mm average rain
January is one of Lake Turkana's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January9.7 hours average sun
January is one of Lake Turkana's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February, May to June, and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January78 weather score
January is one of Lake Turkana's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and May to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.