Weather in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya in January
In an average January, Nairobi sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°C to 30°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 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2006-01-29
Lowest
20°C
1998-01-05
Low
Highest
17°C
2018-01-09
Lowest
9°C
2012-01-02
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
2017-01-30
Lowest
5°C
2012-01-02
Humidity
Highest
15.6 g/m³
1998-01-13
Lowest
5.5 g/m³
2015-01-15
Wind
Highest
40 km/h
2009-01-17
Lowest
6 km/h
2001-01-25
Precip
Wettest
194 mm
2001
Driest
3 mm
2026
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