Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Mount Kenya, Kenya in January
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
6.7h
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mount Kenya, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January15°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
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January62mm average rain
January is one of Mount Kenya's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to September, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.7 hours average sun
January is brighter than Mount Kenya's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January35 weather score
January is one of Mount Kenya's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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