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Diani Beach in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Diani Beach in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 32 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
71/100 · #7
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#3
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Diani Beach · JanuaryPhoto: Lebu Ayiga · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 73 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 31 | 25 | 17 | 83 | 7.9 | 76 | 3.1 | 28 | 56 |
| January (selected) | 32 | 25 | 7 | 34 | 7.8 | 73 | 3.7 | 28 | 71 |
| February | 33 | 25 | 5 | 23 | 8.0 | 71 | 3.4 | 28 | 72 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (71/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -15 | -1 °C | ±0 °C | +10.6 | +49.4 mm | +0.1 h | +3.1 % | -0.6 m/s | +0.3 °C |
| February | +1 | +0.6 °C | +0.2 °C | -2.1 | -10.7 mm | +0.2 h | -2.2 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.2 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Diani Beach in January?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Diani Beach in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Diani Beach in January?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 34 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Diani Beach?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Diani Beach. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. January is not among them.