Kilifi Weather in January

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

The climate in Kilifi during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

January is in the summer in Kilifi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Kilifi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Average temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.3°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kilifi with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kilifi

Kilifi average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kilifi average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kilifi 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 Kilifi in January 2024.

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Kilifi weather stats

Kilifi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: February 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: February 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 27°C 80.6°F
Wettest month: May 262mm 10.3ins
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