Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
September, August, October
April, May, November
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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The best time to visit Watamu 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 Watamu
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 73Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 23 |
February | 71Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 19 |
March | 62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 60 |
April | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 129 |
May | 57Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 213 |
June | 70Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 100 |
July | 73Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 57 |
August | 76Good Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 45 |
September | 81Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 39 |
October | 75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 65 |
November | 63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 104 |
December | 67Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 63 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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