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Outdoor activities Potential

45/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, August, September

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Avoid

January, February, March, April, May, November

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Weather

25°C – 29°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Watamu for hiking is July, August, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Watamu

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
39Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°23
February
39Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°19
March
32Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°60
April
19Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°129
May
12Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°213
June
33Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°100
July
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°57
August
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°45
September
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°39
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°65
November
24Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°104
December
31Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°63

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Watamu

When is the best time to visit Watamu for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Watamu for outdoor activities is typically in July, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Watamu?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Watamu, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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