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Lamu, Kenya Snapshot 2026
Where is Lamu?
Lamu, Kenya
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Kenya
- City
- Lamu
- Population
- 25.4K
- Coordinates
- -2.27°, 40.90°
Lamu is a city in Kenya with a population of approximately 25.4K. Average temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 32°C (89°F) in March. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September.
Time in Lamu right now
Open full time & time zone page 03:42 42
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Lamu
Daylight in Lamu today
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Sunset
Day length
12h 00m
Climate normals for Lamu
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Wet May
Wet June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| February | 31°C / 26°C | 36°C / 29°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 32°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 6days (29 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 30°C / 26°C | 35°C / 31°C | 21days (111 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 28°C / 25°C | 32°C / 29°C | 22days (157 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 81% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 25°C | 30°C / 27°C | 15days (43 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 78% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 24°C | 29°C / 26°C | 11days (31 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 24°C | 29°C / 26°C | 10days (26 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 24°C | 31°C / 27°C | 8days (25 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 25°C | 33°C / 28°C | 10days (52 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 30°C / 25°C | 35°C / 30°C | 17days (94 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| December | 31°C / 26°C | 36°C / 30°C | 9days (44 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 25°C . Feb: 31°C / 26°C . Mar: 32°C / 26°C . Apr: 30°C / 26°C . May: 28°C / 25°C . Jun: 28°C / 25°C . Jul: 27°C / 24°C . Aug: 27°C / 24°C . Sep: 28°C / 24°C . Oct: 29°C / 25°C . Nov: 30°C / 25°C . Dec: 31°C / 26°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 12 mm. Feb: 6 mm. Mar: 29 mm. Apr: 111 mm. May: 157 mm. Jun: 43 mm. Jul: 31 mm. Aug: 26 mm. Sep: 25 mm. Oct: 52 mm. Nov: 94 mm. Dec: 44 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 78%. May: 81%. Jun: 78%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 24 km/h . Jul: 25 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 22 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 28°C . Feb: 28°C . Mar: 30°C . Apr: 30°C . May: 28°C . Jun: 27°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 26°C . Sep: 27°C . Oct: 28°C . Nov: 29°C . Dec: 29°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lamu has a population of approximately 25.4K.
The best months to visit Lamu are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Lamu receives approximately 630mm of rainfall annually across 132 rainy days.
Lamu is located in Kenya, in the Africa region.