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Diani Beach, Kenya · Equatorial tropical

Diani Beach: best months to visit

October (8.2/10) · April (5.1/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 4.28°S · 39.58°E
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October
Depends on your goals
8.2/10
☀️ Oct
Top score (8.2/10)
🌤️ Sep
Alt. (8.0/10)
Apr
Plus rude (5.1/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Diani Beach?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Diani Beach, October and September clearly stand out. April concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 October · 8.2 September · 8.0 June · 7.9 August · 7.9 ⚠️ April · 5.1
6.0
Jan
5.9
Feb
5.5
Mar
5.1
Apr
5.3
May
7.9
Jun
7.8
Jul
7.9
Aug
8.0
Sep
8.2
Oct
5.5
Nov
5.5
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Diani Beach offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.2 in October vs 5.1 in April.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
⛅ January →77°F86°F13%1.5mm8.2h6.0/10Decent period
🌥️ February →77°F88°F11%1.0mm8.3h5.9/10Decent period
🌥️ March →77°F88°F20%2.4mm7.4h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ April →75°F84°F47%7.9mm5.9h5.1/10Decent period
🌥️ May →75°F82°F42%8.8mm6.1h5.3/10Decent period
☀️ June →73°F81°F35%3.9mm6.2h7.9/10Best period
☀️ July →72°F79°F35%2.9mm6.1h7.8/10Best period
☀️ August →72°F79°F30%2.3mm6.3h7.9/10Best period
☀️ September →73°F81°F31%2.8mm6.5h8.0/10Best period
☀️ October →73°F82°F30%4.6mm7.0h8.2/10Best period
🌥️ November →75°F84°F32%3.6mm6.9h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ December →75°F86°F27%3.3mm7.1h5.5/10Decent period
⛅ January
6.0/10
T°77°F / 86°F
Rain %13%
Sun8.2h
Decent period
🌥️ February
5.9/10
T°77°F / 88°F
Rain %11%
Sun8.3h
Decent period
🌥️ March
5.5/10
T°77°F / 88°F
Rain %20%
Sun7.4h
Decent period
🌥️ April
5.1/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %47%
Sun5.9h
Decent period
🌥️ May
5.3/10
T°75°F / 82°F
Rain %42%
Sun6.1h
Decent period
☀️ June
7.9/10
T°73°F / 81°F
Rain %35%
Sun6.2h
Best period
☀️ July
7.8/10
T°72°F / 79°F
Rain %35%
Sun6.1h
Best period
☀️ August
7.9/10
T°72°F / 79°F
Rain %30%
Sun6.3h
Best period
☀️ September
8.0/10
T°73°F / 81°F
Rain %31%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ October
8.2/10
T°73°F / 82°F
Rain %30%
Sun7.0h
Best period
🌥️ November
5.5/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %32%
Sun6.9h
Decent period
🌥️ December
5.5/10
T°75°F / 86°F
Rain %27%
Sun7.1h
Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jun → Oct
Good transition
May · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (October)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.8 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
71°F · Humid
☔ Rain
30% · 4.6 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.0h/day
Week by week

Diani Beach week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jan 22 to Jan 28, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.3 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Jul 9 to Jul 15, mostly dry in 2 years out of 10 (2.9 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 18/1087°FJan 88/1086°FJan 159/1087°FJan 2210/1087°FJan 299/1087°F
FebFeb 510/1087°FFeb 129/1088°FFeb 198/1088°FFeb 268/1088°F
MarMar 510/1088°FMar 128/1088°FMar 196/1087°FMar 266/1087°F
AprApr 23/1085°FApr 95/1084°FApr 163/1083°FApr 233/1083°FApr 303/1082°F
MayMay 73/1081°FMay 145/1082°FMay 216/1081°FMay 284/1081°F
JunJun 46/1081°FJun 117/1081°FJun 186/1080°FJun 254/1079°F
JulJul 24/1079°FJul 92/1079°FJul 166/1079°FJul 237/1079°FJul 306/1079°F
AugAug 66/1079°FAug 137/1080°FAug 207/1080°FAug 277/1080°F
SepSep 36/1080°FSep 108/1081°FSep 175/1082°FSep 243/1082°F
OctOct 17/1082°FOct 87/1083°FOct 159/1083°FOct 226/1083°FOct 294/1083°F
NovNov 56/1083°FNov 128/1084°FNov 195/1084°FNov 266/1085°F
DecDec 38/1085°FDec 107/1086°FDec 175/1086°FDec 247/1086°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Diani Beach

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.
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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Kenya

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyShilling kényan (KSh)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 79°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 47%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Diani Beach ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial tropical climate with a 8.2 → 5.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
4.28°S · 39.58°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Diani Beach?
October is the best month with 82°F highs, 73°F lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days. The months of October & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Diani Beach get in October?
Diani Beach averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in October. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Diani Beach?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Diani Beach in October?
In October, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Diani Beach good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Diani Beach scores 5.7/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains October with a score of 7.8/10.
When should you avoid Diani Beach?
April is the most difficult month to visit Diani Beach, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.