Lamu, KenyaQuick decision
When to visit Lamu?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
79°F–86°F in February
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
April (76%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Swahili old townJun–Oct — UNESCO, coral stone lanes, donkeys (no cars).
Dhow sunset cruiseJul–Oct — traditional sailing, Shela Beach, Manda Island.
Maulidi FestivalMar (varies) — Prophet's celebration, music, dances, donkey races.
BudgetMay–Jun — pre-season, guesthouses €15–25, local food €3–5.
Monthly climate data
Lamu weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 79°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 79°F | 86°F | 7% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 88°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 79°F | 86°F | 76% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 82°F | 77% | 0.3in | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 82°F | 63% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 75°F | 81°F | 57% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 81°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 82°F | 50% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 77°F | 84°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 79°F | 86°F | 59% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 79°F | 86°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 30°F, 59% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 58% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 51% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°F, 21% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 7% rainy days and 30°F.
April is the wettest month with 76% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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