January weather forecastGilgil, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January is a warm summer month in Gilgil, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.9°C (49.8°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

Gilgil records an average high-temperature of a warm 23.4°C (74.1°F) in January, maintaining a close correlation with December's 21.9°C (71.4°F). In the face of high daytime temperatures, Gilgil witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 9.9°C (49.8°F) during January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 62%.

Rainfall

In Gilgil, in January, during 7 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gilgil, Kenya, there are 206.3 rainfall days, and 657mm (25.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of January, in Gilgil, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:52 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Gilgil is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gilgil are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In January, in Gilgil, the average high-temperature is 23.4°C (74.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 9.9°C (49.8°F).

In Gilgil, Kenya, the average relative humidity in January is 62%.

In Gilgil, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

The average day length in January in Gilgil, Kenya, is 12h and 9min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:52 EAT.

In Gilgil, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.6h.

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gilgil.

In Gilgil, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

21.9°C

23.4°C

24.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.9km/h

9.6km/h

10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.2

19.6

18.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

Average low temperature in January: 9.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Gilgil, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).