Kenya Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Kenya experiences warm and dry weather conditions, making it an ideal winter escape for many travelers. The average temperature in Kenya in January is 20.6°C (69.1°F), with highs reaching 26.3°C (79.4°F) and lows dropping to 14.8°C (58.7°F). The humidity is relatively low, averaging around 55%. There is little to no precipitation in Kenya in January, with an average chance of rain on only 8 days throughout the month. The country sees an average cloud cover of 49.3% and has good visibility, with an average of 10.3 miles. The weather in Kenya in January is characterized by moderate winds, with an average speed of 32.6 km/h (20.3 mph) and gusts reaching 41.9 km/h (26.0 mph). The atmospheric pressure is high, averaging 1020.6 mb. The UV index is high, averaging 9.8, which poses a severe risk of sunburn. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy, and the sun rises around 6:36 am and sets around 6:47 pm on average. These weather conditions create an enjoyable and comfortable climate for outdoor activities and wildlife viewing, which is a major draw for tourists visiting Kenya.
What is the temperature in Kenya in January?
Average air temperature in Kenya is 20.6°C (69.1°F) in January. The outside temperature in Kenya feels like 20.6°C (69°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.3°C (79.4°F) and feels like 25.9°C (78.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 14.8°C (58.7°F) which feels like 14.8°C (58.7°F).
How hot is Kenya in January?
The hot temperature in January in Kenya rises to 29°C (84.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 55% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 27.4 °C (81.3°F). The average maximum temp in Kenya is 26.3°C (81.3°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Kenya in January?
The coldest temp in Kenya in January drops to 12°C (53.6°F) during the cold nights. With 32.6km/h (20.2mph) winds and 55% humidity it feels like 12°C (53.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 14.8°C (58.7°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Kenya in January?
Yes, it rains for 8 days in Kenya in January averaging 0 mm of precipitation. Kenya has a 0% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Kenya throughout January?
Kenya has 0 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 8 days out of the entire month.
Is Kenya windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Kenya during January is 32.6km/h (20.2mph) and average windgust is 41.9km/h (26mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 38.3km/h (23.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Kenya in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from East-Northeast direction in Kenya.
What are the humidity levels in Kenya in January?
The average humidity levels in Kenya in January are 55%. Daily humidity levels in Kenya range from 40.5% to 80.1% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Kenya in January?
Kenya has 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Kenya in January is at 6:36:25 and the sunset is at 18:47:25.
What is the cloud coverage in Kenya in January?
Clouds cover 49.3% of the sky on average throughout January in Kenya. The cloud coverage ranges from 14.2% to 83.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Kenya?
The average UV index in Kenya is 9.8 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Kenya in January?
The average solar radiation is 301.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Kenya during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 147.4 W/m2 to 333.9 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Kenya?
The average solar energy during January in Kenya is 26 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 12.6 MJ/m2, to 28.9 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Kenya in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Kenya in January.
What is the air pressure in Kenya in January?
On average the air pressure in Kenya in January is 1020.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1018.4 mb to 1022.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Kenya in January?
The average daylight visibility in Kenya in January is 10.3 km (6.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10 km (6.2 miles) to 10.8 km (6.7 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Kenya in January?
The average dew point in Kenya during January is 10.2°C (50.4°F).
Where is the data for Kenya climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Kenya in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- NAIROBI JKIA, KE
- NAIROBI WILSON, KE
- HKJK
- HKNW