What’s the climate like in Lamu?
The current climate of Lamu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lamu in recent years was 38°C in April 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in August 2018.
On average, Lamu receives 831 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Lamu?
The best time to visit Lamu for sunny weather is January through March and June through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lamu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lamu
The climate table of Lamu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 10 | 3,9 | 22 | 128 | 210 | 92 | 59 | 46 | 44 | 75 | 101 | 40 |
UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July
- Precipitation: 831 mm per year, averaging 69 mm per month
- Driest months: 3,9 mm in February, 10 mm in January and 22 mm in March
- Wettest months: 210 mm in May, 128 mm in April and 101 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Lamu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lamu, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lamu
This graph shows how much precipitation Lamu, Kenya, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lamu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lamu, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lamu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lamu, Kenya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lamu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lamu, Kenya, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lamu by Month
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