Lamu weather by month & the best time to visit
Kenya · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Lamu is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 96/100), with January and March close behind. Lamu averages about 3,025 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 5 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Lamu?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Lamu is February, then January and March. The dullest month is May (69/100, 230 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Lamu?
Lamu is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,025 hours of sunshine a year. February (96/100) is noticeably better than May (69). It ranks #6 of 11 destinations in Kenya for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 3,025 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around May, carries about 52% of the annual 853 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 95 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 11 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 96 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 5 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 92 | 32° / 90°F | 26° / 79°F | 29 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 75 | 31° / 88°F | 27° / 81°F | 118 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 230 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 99 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| July | 88 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 51 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 33 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 90 | 28° / 82°F | 24° / 75°F | 36 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 81 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 88 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 79 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 98 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 87 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 55 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Lamu by month
The sea off Lamu is warmest in March at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in June at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Lamu: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Lamu?
Lamu is a beach resort in Kenya with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Lamu get a year?
Lamu gets about 3,025 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Lamu?
The sunniest time to visit Lamu is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 96/100 (with January and March close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in Lamu?
May is the least sunny month in Lamu, scoring 69/100 with about 230 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Lamu?
The sea in Lamu ranges from about 27°C (June) to 31°C (March). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Lamu?
The typical midday UV index in Lamu peaks around 12 (extreme) in February, easing to about 9 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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