Nairobi Weather in January
What's the weather like in Nairobi (Nairobi Area) in January 2024?
The climate in Nairobi during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
January is in the summer in Nairobi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 24.9°C 76.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Average temperature | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 58 mm 2.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Nairobi with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Nairobi
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 Nairobi in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
Nairobi weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 25.5°C 77.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 22mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 244mm 9.6ins |
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