Kakamega County weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Kakamega County: highs of 25°C (78°F) and about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 27°C (81°F) and 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kakamega, the largest city in Kakamega County. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Kakamega County?
best month Weather score 80/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Kakamega County.
Does it rain a lot in Kakamega County in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 52 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Kakamega County in January?
Days average 25°C (78°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Kakamega County weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm | 58% | best |
| February | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm | 62% | best |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm | 71% | fair |
| April | 25°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 275 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| May | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 260 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 173 mm | 71% | fair |
| July | 22°C (71°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 159 mm | 71% | fair |
| August | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 201 mm | 71% | fair |
| September | 24°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 188 mm | 69% | fair |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 200 mm | 76% | fair |
| November | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 175 mm | 73% | fair |
| December | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 89 mm | 61% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kakamega County in January
Weather can differ a lot within Kakamega County: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.