Lamu · WinterMonth summary
Lamu weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lamu in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.9/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lamu in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Lamu enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 26°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.6 | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 26°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.2 | 11.3h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 31°C | 25% | 1.2 | 11.3h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 26°C | 30°C | 76% | 5.3 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 28°C | 77% | 6.9 | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 28°C | 63% | 3.4 | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 27°C | 57% | 2.0 | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 27°C | 54% | 1.6 | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 50% | 1.4 | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 25°C | 29°C | 44% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 26°C | 30°C | 59% | 3.9 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 26°C | 30°C | 42% | 1.5 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Lamu averages 30°C, 42% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lamu in December
Is December a good time to visit Lamu?
December is an excellent time to visit Lamu (score 7.9/10). With 30°C, 11.9h of sunshine and 42% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lamu in December?
With 30°C max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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