Lamu · AutumnMonth summary
Lamu weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lamu in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Lamu. February remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Lamu in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Autumn in Lamu is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 44% 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 October, Lamu averages 29°C, 44% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -37%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lamu in October
Is October a good time to visit Lamu?
October is an excellent time to visit Lamu (score 8.0/10). With 29°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 44% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Lamu in October?
With 29°C and 12.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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