KE Diani Beach, Kenya

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Diani Beach?

Diani Beach, white sand and coral reef on Kenya's coast — one of East Africa's finest beaches.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -4.28°N 39.58°E
JanuaryBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
34%Rainy days

When to visit Diani Beach?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
77°F–86°F in January
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
April (84%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10

Best time by type of trip

🏖️Beach & RelaxationJanuary–March or July–October — white sand, palm trees and turquoise water.
🤿Diving & SnorkellingOctober–March — Kisite-Mpunguti reef, dolphins and turtles.
🐘Coastal SafariJune–October — Shimba Hills 30 min away, elephants and antelopes.
🏄KitesurfingJanuary–March — constant wind, flat lagoon waters.

Diani Beach weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January77°F86°F34%0.1in11.6h8.0/10
🌤️ February77°F88°F31%0.0in11.6h7.9/10
🌤️ March77°F88°F49%0.1in11.3h7.4/10
⛅ April75°F84°F84%0.3in11.0h7.1/10
⛅ May75°F82°F78%0.3in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ June73°F81°F76%0.2in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ July72°F79°F78%0.1in11.0h7.2/10
⛅ August72°F79°F74%0.1in11.0h7.3/10
⛅ September73°F81°F73%0.1in11.4h7.4/10
⛅ October73°F82°F66%0.2in11.9h7.5/10
⛅ November75°F84°F72%0.1in12.0h7.3/10
⛅ December75°F86°F64%0.1in11.8h7.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 29°F, 70% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 26°F, 76% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°F, 70% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 30°F, 43% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 34% rainy days and 30°F.
April is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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