Monthly climate guide
Nairobi weather in January
With highs near 29°C (83°F) and lows around 15°C (58°F), January feels hot in Nairobi. Rainfall averages about 26 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
- Just 80 km apart, but Nairobi runs about 6°C warmer than Naivasha this month.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Nairobi.
Avg high
29°C
83°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
26 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
47%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Nairobi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 83°F | 15°C / 58°F | 26 mm | 60% | 47% |
| February | 30°C / 85°F | 15°C / 59°F | 27 mm | 58% | 46% |
| March | 29°C / 85°F | 16°C / 60°F | 64 mm | 62% | 56% |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 60°F | 119 mm | 73% | 73% |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 58°F | 58 mm | 75% | 69% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 56°F | 31 mm | 71% | 70% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 15 mm | 65% | 64% |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 13°C / 56°F | 22 mm | 63% | 65% |
| September | 29°C / 83°F | 14°C / 57°F | 19 mm | 59% | 55% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 15°C / 59°F | 56 mm | 62% | 62% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 60°F | 81 mm | 73% | 68% |
| December | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 65 mm | 73% | 56% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is January a good time to visit Nairobi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Nairobi →Other Kenya cities in January
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Nairobi in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Nairobi?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Nairobi, with highs around 29°C and about 26 mm of rain.
How warm is Nairobi in January?
Average highs are about 29°C (83°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in January?
Nairobi typically gets around 26 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Nairobi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.