Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Lamu, Kenya in January
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°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
January31°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January7mm average rain
January is one of Lamu's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January9.2 hours average sun
January 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
January27°C average sea
January is close to Lamu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January80 weather score
January 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.