Lamu · SpringMonth summary
Lamu weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
76% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lamu in April?
✅ 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: Lamu in April: 86°F and 11.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Lamu in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lamu. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 76% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 April, Lamu averages 86°F, 76% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
April vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -69%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lamu in April
Is April a good time to visit Lamu?
April is an acceptable time for Lamu (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Lamu in April?
Yes, 76% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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