KenyaAverage weather for Lamu in January
It's hot in January in Lamu with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Lamu with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Lamu is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
In January, there is an average of 10 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Lamu in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
32°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
33°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
31°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
10 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
3 days | 12 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Lamu?
January is an awesome month to be in Lamu for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 34°C in 2016, Lamu reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Lamu
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Lamu, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Lamu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Lamu, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 3 days of precipitation in Lamu.
Daily UV index in January in Lamu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Lamu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Lamu over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Lamu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Lamu over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Lamu, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in January for 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.
