Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Nairobi with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nairobi in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Nairobi with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 34 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Nairobi. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nairobi in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
34 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Nairobi?
January is a great month to be in Nairobi for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nairobi in January
With 38°C, Nairobi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Nairobi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Nairobi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Nairobi.
Daily UV Index in January in Nairobi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Nairobi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Nairobi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Nairobi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Nairobi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Nairobi
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Average Weather in Nairobi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
