Weather in Nairobi in January
January in Nairobi is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Kenya, this is how Nairobi actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is high summer in the southern year. Do not pack Nairobi as if it were a northern winter. Compared with March and July, January sits in the middle of Nairobi's year.
- Average temp
- 20°C
14–27°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Nairobi in January. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Nairobi in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Nairobi
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Nairobi
What to read before you book.
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FAQs about Nairobi
Climate averages for Nairobi, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Nairobi is between June and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
March is the hottest month, with an average around 22°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 128 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
