January weather forecastGalu Beach, Kenya

Weather in January

January in Galu Beach, Kenya, is an epitome of a warm tropical start to the year. Temperatures oscillate between highs of 32°C (89.6°F) and lows of 23°C (73.4°F). Expect to encounter fairly stable weather patterns compared to the upcoming months. Sun seekers can bask in approximately twelve hours of daylight synonymous with this time of year. The period transcends into the month of February with a similar weather pattern.

Temperature

The initiation of January sees a high-temperature average of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), identical to the preceding month. Nightly temperatures in Galu Beach drop to an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) in January.

Rainfall

In Galu Beach, Kenya, in January, during 6 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Galu Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 1121mm (44.13") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Galu Beach is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In Galu Beach, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:44 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Galu Beach, Kenya, is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 12 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Put into action all important safeguards, unprotected skin may burn swiftly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Take note! Sand and water reflections strengthen the Sun's UV exposure.