Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Northern Rift Valley, Kenya in January
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
8.5h
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Northern Rift Valley, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°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 October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January31mm average rain
January is one of Northern Rift Valley'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
January8.5 hours average sun
January is one of Northern Rift Valley's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March, May to June, September to October, and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January81 weather score
January is one of Northern Rift Valley's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March, June, September, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.