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Lamu, Kenya

Lamu

Lamu is a town in Kenya, close to the sea. It has a population of about 25,385. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Sep
Population25,385
Local time00:15
2.27° S, 40.90° EElevation 14 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
Postal code80500
The year in Lamuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month80mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan–Feb · Sep

Best: Jan–Feb · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Lamu at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in March

Coolest month24°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMay

309 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

5 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

April

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Lamu

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct30°27°
Sun25 Oct30°26°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°8.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°5.9 mm
Wed28 Oct29°25°3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°26°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°27°2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°27°4.9 mm
Sun1 Nov30°26°2 mm

When to go to Lamu

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score737860485456596771715159
High30°30°30°30°28°27°27°27°27°28°29°30°
Low25°25°26°26°25°24°24°23°24°24°25°26°
Rain (mm)19541125309154784837808178
Wet days318182120161187159
Sea27°27°28°29°28°27°26°25°26°27°28°28°

What's on in Lamu

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Lamu

All monuments

More museums: German Post Office

Nature around Lamu

Nature in Kenya

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Kenya seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Lamu

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Lamu from above

Postal code

80500

Getting to Lamu

Manda AirportLAU
2.5 km
Malindi International AirportMYD
139 km
Moi International AirportMBA
244 km

Places near Lamu

Places with a climate like Lamu

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lamu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lamu.
What is the hottest month in Lamu?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Lamu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lamu?
May is the wettest month with about 309 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lamu?
The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.
What is the postal code of Lamu?
The postal code of Lamu is 80500.