Nairobi Weather in January
Kenya · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (83°F)
Avg low14°C (58°F)
Rainfall30 mm (1.2 in)
RatingExcellent 9.9/10
Nairobi in January sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), dropping to about 14°C (58°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 12.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Nairobi?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Nairobi. The weather rates excellent (9.9/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (69°F) |
| Rainfall | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 62% |
| Cloud cover | 50% |
| Daylight | 12.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.3 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C warmer than December, with 33 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Nairobi in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Nairobi weather in other months
Jan28°C / 14°C30 mmExcellentFeb30°C / 15°C29 mmExcellentMar29°C / 16°C60 mmExcellentApr27°C / 16°C111 mmFairMay26°C / 14°C62 mmExcellentJun26°C / 13°C24 mmExcellentJul26°C / 13°C17 mmExcellentAug27°C / 13°C20 mmExcellentSep29°C / 14°C19 mmExcellentOct29°C / 15°C48 mmExcellentNov27°C / 16°C81 mmGoodDec27°C / 15°C63 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit NairobiFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Arusha29°C · 96 mm
- Kakamega27°C · 51 mm
- Mombasa35°C · 20 mm
- Mwanza27°C · 99 mm
- Kampala29°C · 58 mm
- Dodoma29°C · 193 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.