Best Time to Visit Lamu for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

80/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, September, July

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26°C – 30°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Lamu?

The best time to visit Lamu for backpacking is August, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lamu

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	6	3.7	70%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	6	3.7	68%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	34°	34	6.1	68%	dry
April	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	104	12.4	73%	shoulder
May	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	30°	308	18.8	77%	wet
June	66Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	29°	152	19.3	74%	wet
July	75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	77	14.1	75%	shoulder
August	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	44	11.3	72%	dry
September	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	30°	46	8.6	72%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	49	8	71%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	59	10.8	72%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	32°	33	7.1	72%	dry