January in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.8/10January averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
February in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.8/10February averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
March in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.7/10March averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
April in Lamu — reliably good (12th best month)
Good · 7.2/10April averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
223 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Lamu — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
May in Lamu — reliably good (10th best month)
Good · 7.3/10May averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
203 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Lamu — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
June in Lamu — reliably good (9th best month)
Good · 8.3/10June averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 98 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Lamu — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
July in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.5/10July averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 82 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
August in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.4/10August averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 sunny days and 11.9 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
September in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.6/10September averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
October in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.1/10October averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
November in Lamu — reliably good (11th best month)
Good · 7.3/10November averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
208 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 26 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Lamu — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
December in Lamu — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.2/10December averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Lamu at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
