Weather in Nairobi in January
In an average January, Nairobi sees a daily high around 26°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 12°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
1982-01-29
Lowest
20°C
1993-01-07
Low
Highest
17°C
2024-01-20
Lowest
8°C
2012-01-02
Feels-like
Highest
35°C
1982-01-29
Lowest
6°C
2012-01-02
Humidity
Highest
15.5 g/m³
1998-01-13
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
2015-01-15
Wind
Highest
25 km/h
2025-01-15
Lowest
4 km/h
1990-01-01
Gust
Highest
57 km/h
2025-01-15
Lowest
19 km/h
1998-01-12
Precip
Wettest
183 mm
1993
Driest
1 mm
2012
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