Lamu Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lamu (Kenya) in August 2024?

The climate in Lamu during August can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

August is in the winter in Lamu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Lamu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Average temperature 25.5°C 77.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 25.5°C 77.9°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Lamu with around 41mm 1.6 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lamu

Lamu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lamu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lamu average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lamu in August 2024.

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Lamu weather stats

Lamu weather statistics
Hottest month: March 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: February 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: October 10.1hrs
Coldest month: July 27.7°C 81.9°F
Wettest month: May 299mm 11.8ins
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