Nairobi in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nairobi in january 2025
The weather in Nairobi in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
21%
20%
8%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
17%
14%
1%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
25%
12%
6%
Weather at 3am
59°F
40%
23%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nairobi in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nairobi in january.
The climate of Nairobi in january is perfect
In january in Nairobi, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.3in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate enjoyable around this city the month of january. The thermometer averaged maximum of 79°F. The seasonal minimum is 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Nairobi is 70°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Nairobi in the month of january with a maximum record of 90°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2009.
Day length in Nairobi in january is 12:12. The sun rises at 06:36 and sunset is at 18:48.
With ideal weather conditions, the month of january is advisable to go there in Kenya.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nairobi in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.05km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:12 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nairobi in january 2024:
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 74°F
52°F to 76°F
54°F to 77°F
54°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
56°F to 68°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 72°F
61°F to 72°F
59°F to 76°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 77°F
54°F to 77°F
56°F to 77°F
58°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 81°F
54°F to 79°F
54°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in Kenya in january
Cities near Nairobi:
| Thika in january | perfect weather |
| Murang'a in january | good weather |
| Lake Naivasha National Park in january | good weather |
| Nyeri in january | good weather |
| Aberdare National Park in january | good weather |
| Lake Nakuru National Park in january | good weather |
| Mount Kenya National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Chuka in january | perfect weather |
| Amboseli National Park in january | good weather |
| Mwingi National Reserve in january | good weather |
| Kericho in january | good weather |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Nairobi in january:
Weather data for Nairobi for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nairobi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nairobi can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nairobi.