Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Lamu, Kenya Average Monthly Weather
Weather score74Very good annual avg
Best months: January, February, September
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 8.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 895mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
895mm
Annual total
Sun
8.8h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
74
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lamu, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July28°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July82mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Lamu's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July8.1 hours average sun
July is below Lamu's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July26°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July74 weather score
July scores above Lamu's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.