Best Time to Visit Watamu for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

83/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, August, July

Avoid

January, February, March, April, May, November

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Weather

25°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Watamu?

The best time to visit Watamu for backpacking is September, August, 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 Watamu

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.	28°	32°	23	4.7	72%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	19	4.3	70%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	60	8.1	70%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	129	13.4	75%	shoulder
May	57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	30°	213	15.4	77%	wet
June	75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	100	11.2	75%	shoulder
July	79Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	28°	57	10.2	74%	shoulder
August	82Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	29°	45	9.4	73%	dry
September	83Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	39	7.7	72%	dry
October	77Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	30°	65	8.7	73%	shoulder
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	104	12	73%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	63	9.8	74%	shoulder