What is the weather like in Nairobi vs Zanzibar in January?

In January, Nairobi averages 27°C high / 15°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 57 mm.

Nairobi vs Zanzibar in January

Nairobi is the better pick in January — 90 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nairobi is warm, a little rain, while Zanzibar is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

Nairobi vs Zanzibar — January climate, side by side

	Nairobi	Zanzibar
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	27°C	38°C
Avg high / low	27° / 15°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	40 mm	57 mm
Rainy days	7	13
Humidity	63%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	56	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Nairobi vs Zanzibar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Nairobi or Zanzibar?: Nairobi is the better pick in January — 90 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nairobi is warm, a little rain, while Zanzibar is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nairobi vs Zanzibar in January?: In January, Nairobi averages 27°C high / 15°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 57 mm.