The climate of Lamu
The current climate in Lamu features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lamu, Kenya.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Lamu receives 831 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lamu, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lamu
Yearly Temperature in Lamu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lamu, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lamu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lamu
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Lamu
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Average weather in Lamu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lamu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.