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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) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 24.1 | 31.9 | 28 | 75 | 89 | 82.4 |
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| February | 23.8 | 32.3 | 28.1 | 75 | 90 | 82.5 |
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| March | 24.6 | 33.5 | 29.1 | 76 | 92 | 84.3 |
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| April | 25.6 | 33.1 | 29.4 | 78 | 92 | 84.9 |
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| May | 24.8 | 30.6 | 27.7 | 77 | 87 | 81.8 |
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| June | 24 | 29.7 | 26.8 | 75 | 85 | 80.3 |
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| July | 23.6 | 28.9 | 26.3 | 74 | 84 | 79.3 |
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| August | 23.4 | 29 | 26.2 | 74 | 84 | 79.2 |
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| September | 23.2 | 30 | 26.6 | 74 | 86 | 79.9 |
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| October | 24.2 | 30.9 | 27.6 | 76 | 88 | 81.6 |
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| November | 23.6 | 32.1 | 27.9 | 75 | 90 | 82.2 |
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| December | 23.7 | 32.1 | 27.9 | 75 | 90 | 82.3 |
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| Year | 24.1 | 31.2 | 27.55 | 75.3 | 88.1 | 81.5 |
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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| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 6 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| February | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| March | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| April | 130 | 5.1 | 10 |
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| May | 330 | 13 | 15 |
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| June | 165 | 6.5 | 15 |
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| July | 75 | 3 | 11 |
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| August | 40 | 1.6 | 8 |
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| September | 40 | 1.6 | 7 |
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| October | 40 | 1.6 | 5 |
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| November | 40 | 1.6 | 6 |
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| December | 30 | 1.2 | 3 |
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| Year | 920 | 36.2 | 85 |
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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| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 27.5 | 81 | February | 27.5 | 81 | March | 28.5 | 83 | April | 29 | 85 | May | 28.5 | 83 | June | 27 | 81 | July | 26 | 79 | August | 25.5 | 78 | September | 25.5 | 78 | October | 26.5 | 80 | November | 27.5 | 82 | December | 28 | 82 | Year | 27.3 | 81.1 |
Lamu - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
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.