When is the best time to go to Lamu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lamu, 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.
Average temperatures in Lamu
Lamu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lamu 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 7mm | 9.8hrs | 13hrs | 27°C |
Lamu's weather in January is typically hot, humid and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lamu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Lamu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lamu with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 3mm | 9.7hrs | 12.9hrs | 27°C |
February in Lamu is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lamu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Lamu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lamu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 32mm | 9.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 28°C |
The weather in March in Lamu is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.
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 Lamu.
March is in the fall / autumn in Lamu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lamu with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 135mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
Lamu's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lamu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Lamu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lamu with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 299mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 28°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Lamu 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 Lamu.
May is in the fall / autumn in Lamu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lamu with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 145mm | 8.4hrs | 13hrs | 27°C |
Lamu's weather in June is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
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 Lamu.
June is in the winter in Lamu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lamu with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 82mm | 8.7hrs | 12.9hrs | 26°C |
July in Lamu is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lamu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Lamu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lamu with around 82mm 3.2 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 41mm | 9.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Lamu is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lamu, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Lamu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 47mm | 9.8hrs | 12.8hrs | 26°C |
Lamu's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lamu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Lamu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lamu with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 37mm | 10.1hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Lamu and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lamu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Lamu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lamu with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 42mm | 9.8hrs | 13hrs | 28°C |
November in Lamu is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
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 Lamu.
November is in the spring in Lamu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lamu with around 42mm 1.7 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 25mm | 9.8hrs | 12.9hrs | 28°C |
December in Lamu is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lamu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Lamu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lamu with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lamu weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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