When is the best time to go to Kwale

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kwale, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kwale weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kwale are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kwale January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 36mm 9.2hrs 13.1hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Kwale during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kwale, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Kwale and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kwale with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in January »

February

Kwale February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 21mm 9.8hrs 13hrs

February in Kwale is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kwale, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Kwale and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kwale with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in February »

March

Kwale March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 72mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Kwale is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kwale.

March is in the fall / autumn in Kwale and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kwale with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in March »

April

Kwale April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 160mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

Kwale's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kwale for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Kwale and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kwale with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in April »

May

Kwale May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 225mm 6.6hrs 12.7hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Kwale and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kwale.

May is in the fall / autumn in Kwale and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kwale with around 225mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in May »

June

Kwale June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 83mm 7.8hrs 13.1hrs

June in Kwale is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kwale, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Kwale and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kwale with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in June »

July

Kwale July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 67mm 7.2hrs 13hrs

July in Kwale is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kwale, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Kwale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kwale with around 67mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in July »

August

Kwale August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 65mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Kwale is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kwale, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Kwale and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kwale with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in August »

September

Kwale September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 64mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

Kwale's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kwale, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Kwale and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kwale with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in September »

October

Kwale October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 88mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Kwale and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kwale, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Kwale and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kwale with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in October »

November

Kwale November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 109mm 9.5hrs 13.1hrs

Kwale's weather in November is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kwale, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Kwale and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kwale with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in November »

December

Kwale December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 75mm 9.1hrs 13hrs

December in Kwale is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kwale.

December is in the summer in Kwale and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kwale with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwale weather in December »

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Kwale weather stats

Kwale weather statistics
Hottest month: March 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Wettest month: May 225mm 8.9ins
Warmest sea: April 29.3°C 84.7°F
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