Kenya (Mombasa) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonKenya · Africa
Max Temp
32.1°C
Min Temp
24.5°C
Sunshine
8 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
26.8°C
Rainfall
15.1 mm
Humidity
76%
Avg Temp
27.7°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Kenya (Mombasa): only 1 rain days, 32°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 25°C at night (daily average: 28°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 15 mm total. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January are ideal.
Beste Jahreszeit an der Swahili-Küste: trocken, 28–32°C, das Indische Meer warm und klar für Schnorcheln am Reef. Mombasas Altstadt mit arabischem Erbe und Baobab-Bäumen in angenehmem Licht.
Packing list for Kenya (Mombasa) in January
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Kenya (Mombasa)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Kenya (Mombasa) (Climate Score: 92/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Kenya (Mombasa) in January?
- In January, Kenya (Mombasa) sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 25°C, with a daily average of 28°C.
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Mombasa) in January?
- In January, Kenya (Mombasa) receives an average of 15 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Kenya (Mombasa) get in January?
- Kenya (Mombasa) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kenya (Mombasa) in January?
- Water temperature in Kenya (Mombasa) in January averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
