Best time to visit Kenya in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Kenya — the country-average travel-comfort score is 84/100. The best months are June, July, September.
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Weather in Kenya in January
Typical weather across Kenya in January: average high 25.4°C, low 14.5°C, about 78.1 mm of rain, and 10.8 hours of sunshine per day. Among Kenya's cities, Nairobi has the best weather in January (score 84/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Kenya avg | Best city (Nairobi) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 84 | 84 |
| High / Low | 25.4° / 14.5° | 25.4° / 14.5° |
| Precipitation | 78.1 mm | 390.3 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10.8 | 10.8 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Kenya. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Kenya.
When to visit Kenya in other months
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