Monthly climate guide
Naivasha weather in January
Expect warm weather in Naivasha in January: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (49°F). Around 46 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are 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
- January sits in Naivasha's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 61% less rain than Naivasha's average.
- January is Naivasha's third warmest month.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
10°C
49°F
Rainfall
46 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
69%
relative
Sky
50%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Naivasha weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 49°F | 46 mm | 69% | 50% |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm | 67% | 50% |
| March | 24°C / 76°F | 11°C / 52°F | 110 mm | 69% | 59% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 245 mm | 80% | 77% |
| May | 21°C / 69°F | 11°C / 52°F | 169 mm | 83% | 68% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 51°F | 111 mm | 83% | 71% |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 10°C / 50°F | 76 mm | 82% | 70% |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 97 mm | 81% | 67% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 97 mm | 78% | 58% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 133 mm | 78% | 68% |
| November | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 182 mm | 82% | 76% |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 51°F | 120 mm | 80% | 64% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Naivasha?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Naivasha →Other Kenya cities in January
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Naivasha in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Naivasha?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Naivasha, with highs around 23°C and about 46 mm of rain.
How warm is Naivasha in January?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 10°C (49°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Naivasha in January?
Naivasha typically gets around 46 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Naivasha (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.