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Kenya weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kenya in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Kenya in January: 79°F and 11.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kenya in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Kenya enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 79°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 59°F | 82°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 61°F | 82°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 61°F | 77°F | 86% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 59°F | 75°F | 60% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 73°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 73°F | 15% | 0.0in | 8.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 75°F | 26% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 79°F | 25% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 79°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 59°F | 75°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 59°F | 77°F | 55% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kenya averages 79°F, 30% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kenya in January
Is January a good time to visit Kenya?
January is an excellent time to visit Kenya (score 8.3/10). With 79°F, 11.3h of sunshine and 30% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kenya in January?
With 79°F and 11.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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