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Climate - Lamu (Kenya)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Lamu, where it is located


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Climate chart - Lamu
The climate of Lamu is tropical, with a cooler season from June to September and a hot, muggy season from November to April. As for the rains, there is a rainy season from April to mid-July, while in the rest of the year the rains are not abundant. January and February are the driest months.
The city is located in Kenya, on an island belonging to the Lamu archipelago, and a short distance from the coast.

Lamu - Climate data


In Lamu, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Lamu - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January243228758982.4
February243228.1759082.5
March253429.1769284.3
April263329.4789284.9
May253127.7778781.8
June243026.8758580.3
July242926.3748479.3
August232926.2748479.2
September233026.6748679.9
October243127.6768881.6
November243227.9759082.2
December243227.9759082.3
Year24.131.227.5575.388.181.5

In Lamu, precipitation amounts to 920 millimeters (36.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (February) to 330 mm (13 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
Lamu - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January60.21
February40.21
March2513
April1305.110
May3301315
June1656.515
July75311
August401.68
September401.67
October401.65
November401.66
December301.23
Year92036.285

At Lamu, the sea temperature ranges from 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August, September to 29 °C (84 °F) in April. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Lamu - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January27.581
February27.581
March28.583
April2985
May28.583
June2781
July2679
August25.578
September25.578
October26.580
November27.582
December2882
Year27.381.1

Lamu - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In February, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In March, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In May, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 330 mm (13 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In June, the weather in Lamu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In July, the weather in Lamu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.



In August, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Lamu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.



In September, the weather in Lamu is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.



In October, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In November, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.



In December, the weather in Lamu is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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