Best Time to Visit Lamu: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Lamu: February, January, March.

  • Best months for Lamu: February, January, March.
  • Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: July, August, September, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: May, April, June.
  • The weather is good almost all year.

Year at a glance

28° 26° J 28° 26° F 29° 27° M 29° 27° A 28° 26° M 27° 25° J 26° 24° J 26° 24° A 26° 24° S 27° 25° O 28° 26° N 28° 26° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C26°C12 mm 2– – 8.9
February 28°C26°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
March 29°C27°C17 mm 5– – 8.4
April 29°C27°C118 mm 21– – 6.1
May 28°C26°C224 mm 24– – 6.1
June 27°C25°C83 mm 18– – 6.7
July 26°C24°C57 mm 15– – 7.1
August 26°C24°C36 mm 12– – 7.4
September 26°C24°C35 mm 10– – 7.7
October 27°C25°C66 mm 13– – 7.3
November 28°C26°C58 mm 13– – 7.3
December 28°C26°C27 mm 7– – 8.2

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lamu?

The best months are February, January, March.

When is the rainy season in Lamu?

The wettest months are May, April, June.