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Kapsoit Weather in January

Kapsoit in January

The short of it: Kapsoit in January averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 13° · rain 65 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

January in Kapsoit brings afternoons near 26° and nights around 13°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Kapsoit runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Kericho, 9 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Kapsoit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 33 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KerichoKericho County9 km SE26°12°67 mm
BrookeKericho County12 km E26°12°62 mm
MuhoroniKisumu County18 km N31°16°52 mm
AwasiKisumu County23 km NW31°17°48 mm
SonduKericho County24 km WSW28°15°61 mm
KatitoKisumu County28 km WNW32°17°43 mm
LiteinKericho County29 km S27°13°71 mm
KipkelionKericho County31 km ENE26°11°43 mm

The Almanac · Kapsoit Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like December: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Kapsoit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°13°65 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February27°13°54 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
March27°13°112 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April25°13°242 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May24°13°188 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June23°13°122 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
July23°12°106 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
August24°12°150 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
September25°12°122 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October25°13°129 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November25°13°128 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December25°13°98 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kapsoit in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kapsoit in January?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 26°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Kapsoit?

The Almanac gives January 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Kapsoit in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kapsoit in January?

Hardly — January nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kapsoit in January?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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