What’s the climate like in Watamu?
The current climate of Watamu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Watamu in recent years was 52°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in July 2022.
On average, Watamu receives 818 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Watamu?
The best time to visit Watamu for sunny weather is January through April and June through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Watamu. 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 Watamu
The climate table of Watamu 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) | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 13 | 44 | 112 | 197 | 63 | 43 | 35 | 40 | 85 | 109 | 60 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 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: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in March
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in July
- Precipitation: 818 mm per year, averaging 68 mm per month
- Driest months: 13 mm in February, 17 mm in January and 35 mm in August
- Wettest months: 197 mm in May, 112 mm in April and 109 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Watamu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Watamu, 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 Watamu
This graph shows how much precipitation Watamu, 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 Watamu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Watamu, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Watamu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Watamu, 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 Watamu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Watamu, 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 Watamu by Month
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