Lamu · SpringMonth summary
Lamu weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
77% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lamu in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Lamu. February remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Lamu in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Spring marks the start of the good season in Lamu. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 77% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Lamu averages 28°C, 77% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -70%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lamu in May
Is May a good time to visit Lamu?
May is an acceptable time for Lamu (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Lamu in May?
Yes, 77% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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