Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Lamu, Kenya in August
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
41mm
Sun
9h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
August28°C average high
August 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
August41mm average rain
August 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
August9 hours average sun
August is brighter than Lamu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and August to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August25°C average sea
August 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
August79 weather score
August is one of Lamu's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.