Lamu · WinterMonth summary
Lamu weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lamu in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.5h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Lamu. February remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Lamu in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Lamu enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 °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 January, Lamu averages 86°F, 15% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lamu in January
Is January a good time to visit Lamu?
January is an excellent time to visit Lamu (score 8.5/10). With 86°F, 11.5h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Lamu in January?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.5h/day.
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