Lamu weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lamu, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show Lamu at one spot: Lamu, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Oct, Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–Oct, Dec–MarOff season May
About Lamu weather
Is it raining in Lamu right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Lamu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 25–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Lamu lately?
In the past 7 days, Lamu had 7 rainy days and 33.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lamu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lamu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lamu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lamu is Jul–Oct, Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in July to 32°C (89°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Lamu?
May is the wettest month, with about 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Lamu?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).
Does Lamu have a rainy season?
Yes. May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep, Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Lamu?
The sea is warmest in March at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in August at about 26°C (79°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lamu), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months