Nairobi weather in January
January in Nairobi: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Nairobi · #9 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nairobi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nairobi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nairobi?
- January in Nairobi: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Nairobi on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in January?
- In January, Nairobi averages a daily high of 25.5°C and a low of 14.5°C, with about 35.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nairobi in January?
- Nairobi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in January.