Kakamega Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kakamega (Kenya) in January 2024?

The climate in Kakamega during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Kakamega and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

Kakamega weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.1°C 86.1°F
Nightly temperature 13.6°C 56.4°F
Average temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 51%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kakamega with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kakamega

Kakamega average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kakamega average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kakamega average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kakamega in January 2024.

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Kakamega weather stats

Kakamega weather statistics
Hottest month: March 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: January 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: January 9.2hrs
Coldest month: July 26.6°C 79.9°F
Wettest month: April 256mm 10.1ins
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