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Lamu weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Best time: Jul – Oct, Dec – Mar
Warmest month: Mar · 33°
Warmest sea: Apr · 29.1°
Sunshine a year: 2,750 h
Rain a year: 601 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC+3
Elevation: 14 m

Climate in Lamu

Lamu has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Lamu is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Lamu

The best time to visit Lamu is from July to October and from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September and from December to March. The wettest month is May with 131 mm of precipitation.

Lamu through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Lamu in the dry season

All year except May

Excellent

29–33 °C by day
Sea 27 °C
7.6 h of sun a day
120 rainy days in all

Lamu in the rainy season

May

Good

30 °C by day
Sea 28 °C
6.3 h of sun a day
21 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jul – Sep, Dec – Mar

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

May

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lamu for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 28 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: January, August – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: July – October, December – March

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Air temperature30°CNight 24°All months Sea temperature26.6°CwarmAll months Sunshine7.5h / dayof 12.2 h daylightAll months Rainy days12days / month55 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 26°
Midday, 13:00: about 30°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
Evening, 20:00: about 27°
Night, 23:00: about 25°

05:5718:07

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 05:44–06:25 · evening 17:39–18:19
Blue hour: Morning 05:36–05:44 · evening 18:19–18:28

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Lamu compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 30° from start to end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	30°	30°
Night-time low	24°	24°
Sea	26°	27°
Daylight	12.1 h	12.2 h

What is the weather like in Lamu in October?

In October, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

More details for October

Daylight: 12 h 9 min05:57 – 18:07
UV index: 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 49 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
Seaweight 25 %100 %
Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

Swimwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes
Water bottle – drink plenty
Insect repellent
Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Lamu

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

January has the better holiday weather in Lamu: score 95 against 83. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. January has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.

October vs January, Lamu
Month	October	January
Holiday weather score	83	95better
Daytime high	30°	32°
Night-time low	24°	25°
Sea	26.6°	27.0°
Sunshine	7.5 h	8.3 hbetter
Rainy days	12	3better
Rainfall	55 mm	18 mmbetter
Muggy days	31	31

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Lamu month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

95January32° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h

In January, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in January

93February32° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h

In February, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in February

83March33° · Sea 28° · 8.1 h

In March, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 30 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in March

69April32° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h

In April, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in April

71May30° · Sea 28° · 6.3 h

In May, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 131 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in May

78June29° · Sea 27° · 7.2 h

In June, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 52 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in June

84July29° · Sea 26° · 7.4 h

In July, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 32 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in July

86August29° · Sea 25° · 7.5 h

In August, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in August

89September30° · Sea 26° · 7.6 h

In September, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in September

83October30° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h

Lamu in October

76November31° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h

In November, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 88 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in November

84December31° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h

In December, Lamu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Lamu.

Lamu in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Lamu

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Warm 20–24°
Hot 24° and more
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in March (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 30°Night 24°Sea 27°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	95	32°	25°	27.0°	8.3 h	3	18
FebruaryFeb	93	32°	25°	27.1°	8.3 h	1	7
MarchMar	83	33°	26°	28.4°	8.1 h	8	30
AprilApr	69	32°	26°	29.1°	6.6 h	22	89
MayMay	71	30°	25°	27.9°	6.3 h	21	131
JuneJun	78	29°	24°	26.8°	7.2 h	16	52
JulyJul	84	29°	23°	25.7°	7.4 h	11	32
AugustAug	86	29°	23°	25.4°	7.5 h	10	25
SeptemberSep	89	30°	23°	25.8°	7.6 h	8	24
OctoberOct	83	30°	24°	26.6°	7.5 h	12	55
NovemberNov	76	31°	25°	27.6°	7.5 h	17	88
DecemberDec	84	31°	25°	27.9°	8.0 h	12	51

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sea temperature

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Lamu

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October26.6°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 26.2 – 27.2 °C

Swimming season: all year

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 26.6°8 in 10 years 26.2° – 27.2°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Lamu ranges from 25.4 °C in August to 29.1 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	27.0°	26.2°	27.7°	warm
FebruaryFeb	27.1°	26.3°	27.9°	warm
MarchMar	28.4°	27.8°	29.2°	warm
AprilApr	29.1°	28.4°	29.7°	very warm
MayMay	27.9°	27.3°	28.3°	warm
JuneJun	26.8°	26.2°	27.3°	warm
JulyJul	25.7°	25.2°	26.2°	pleasant
AugustAug	25.4°	25.0°	25.9°	pleasant
SeptemberSep	25.8°	25.5°	26.3°	pleasant
OctoberOct	26.6°	26.2°	27.2°	warm
NovemberNov	27.6°	27.2°	28.1°	warm
DecemberDec	27.9°	27.3°	28.5°	warm

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Lamu

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 7.5 hDaylight 12.2 hShare of daylight 61 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Lamu, 61 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Lamu: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 55 mm

In October, Lamu has about 12 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Lamu

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 10 min
Fair skin: about 10 min
Light brown skin: about 15 min
Olive skin: about 20 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Lamu

How breezy and how cloudy Lamu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Lamu typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Feb, May – Sep.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 7.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Lamu: variable cloud, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Lamu

How often the day gets hot in Lamu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Heat calendar

pleasant
some hot or muggy days
often muggy
often hot
hot and muggy

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 16Daytime high 30 °C

In October, Lamu has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Lamu

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Lamu in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Lamu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 72).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
73
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
May half-term
May – Jun
72
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
85
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
October half-term
Oct
83
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
90
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 9 h 5 min
Distance: 7,130 km
Time zone: UTC+3
Jet lag: Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Kenya

Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages: English, Swahili
Sockets: Type G · 240 V
Traffic: Drives on the left
Dialling code: +254
Emergency number: 999 · 112

UK plugs fit

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Lamu vs Malindi

In October the holiday weather in Lamu and Malindi is about equally good (score 83 vs 83). During the day Malindi is 1 °C cooler than Lamu. The sea is about equally warm.

Lamu vs Malindi, in October
in October	Lamu	Malindi
Holiday weather score	83	83
Daytime high	30°	29°
Sea	27°	27°
Sunshine	8 h	8 h
Rainy days	12	13
Best time	Jul – Oct, Dec – Mar	Jul – Oct, Dec – Mar

Through the year

OctoberLamu 30°Malindi 29°

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Kenya in October: the best places

In October, Lamu ranks 1 of 10 destinations in this country.

LamuThis page30°27°83
2Malindi29°27°83
3Nairobi27°81
4Mombasa30°27°76
5Diani Beach30°27°76
6Nakuru26°73
7Naivasha25°71
8Eldoret24°61

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Frequently asked questions about Lamu

When is the best time to visit Lamu?

The best time to visit Lamu is from July to October and from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Lamu?

The sea temperature in Lamu ranges from 25.4 °C in August to 29.1 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Lamu in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Lamu?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Lamu?

The wettest month is May with 131 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Lamu get?

Lamu gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.3 hours a day; in May there are 6.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Lamu in?

Lamu is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Lamu?

A nonstop flight from London to Lamu takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,130 km.

Which school holidays are best for Lamu?

Lamu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 72, summer holidays 85, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 90.