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Watamu, Kenya Snapshot 2026
Where is Watamu?
Watamu, Kenya
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Kenya
- City
- Watamu
- Population
- 27.9K
- Coordinates
- -3.35°, 40.02°
Watamu is a city in Kenya with a population of approximately 27.9K. Average temperatures range from 23°C (74°F) in August to 32°C (89°F) in March. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September.
Time in Watamu right now
Open full time & time zone page 18:13 13
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Nairobi
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Watamu
Daylight in Watamu today
View full sunrise & sunset page Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11h 56m
Climate normals for Watamu
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Poor April
Wet May
Wet June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Fair December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| February | 31°C / 25°C | 36°C / 29°C | 1days (7 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 32°C / 26°C | 37°C / 31°C | 8days (35 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 30°C / 25°C | 34°C / 29°C | 23days (138 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 80% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 28°C / 25°C | 31°C / 27°C | 20days (167 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 80% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 24°C | 29°C / 26°C | 15days (59 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 24°C | 28°C / 25°C | 14days (38 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 23°C | 29°C / 25°C | 13days (34 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 24°C | 30°C / 26°C | 10days (34 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 24°C | 33°C / 27°C | 13days (87 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 15days (78 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| December | 30°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 10days (43 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 25°C . Feb: 31°C / 25°C . Mar: 32°C / 26°C . Apr: 30°C / 25°C . May: 28°C / 25°C . Jun: 27°C / 24°C . Jul: 27°C / 24°C . Aug: 27°C / 23°C . Sep: 28°C / 24°C . Oct: 29°C / 24°C . Nov: 29°C / 25°C . Dec: 30°C / 25°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 11 mm. Feb: 7 mm. Mar: 35 mm. Apr: 138 mm. May: 167 mm. Jun: 59 mm. Jul: 38 mm. Aug: 34 mm. Sep: 34 mm. Oct: 87 mm. Nov: 78 mm. Dec: 43 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 76%. Apr: 80%. May: 80%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 78%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 25 km/h . Jun: 27 km/h . Jul: 27 km/h . Aug: 24 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 28°C . Feb: 28°C . Mar: 29°C . Apr: 29°C . May: 29°C . Jun: 28°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 26°C . Sep: 27°C . Oct: 27°C . Nov: 28°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 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Watamu has a population of approximately 27.9K.
The best months to visit Watamu are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Watamu receives approximately 731mm of rainfall annually across 144 rainy days.
Watamu is located in Kenya, in the Africa region.