Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
September, August, October
April, May, June
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Lamu for a sun and beach holiday is September, August, October.
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Climate Heatmap
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Lamu
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 74Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 6 |
February | 72Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 6 |
March | 63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 30° | 34 |
April | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 104 |
May | 54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 308 |
June | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 152 |
July | 69Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 77 |
August | 76Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 44 |
September | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 46 |
October | 75Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 49 |
November | 67Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 59 |
December | 71Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 33 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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