January weather forecast
Kitale, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January in Kitale, Kenya, offers warm temperatures balanced with moderate humidity and rainfall. The month sees an increase in UV index from 5 to 6. It's a good time to enjoy the outdoors, aided by 12.1 hours of daylight and just over 9.8 hours of sunshine. The relatively calm weather, aided by a monthly average wind speed of 7.4km/h (4.6mph), makes for a pleasant start to the year in Kitale.

Temperature

The arrival of January sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), hardly diverging from December's 25°C (77°F). With a notable difference from peak temperatures, an average of 12.5°C (54.5°F) marks the nights in January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Kitale, in January, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Kitale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.5 days and collects up to 753mm (29.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kitale, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in January transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kitale in January?
In January, in Kitale, the average high-temperature is 26.2°C (79.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Kitale, the average relative humidity in January is 53%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Kitale have in January?
In Kitale, the average day length in January is 12h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.
What is the month with the most sunshine?
The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Kitale have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.
How high is the UV index in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average humidity in January: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average rainfall in January: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Kitale, Kenya
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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