Lamu
A Swahili stone town with no cars at all, donkeys as the only real traffic on streets barely wide enough for two people, and a dhow-building tradition still handed down the same way it has been for centuries.
The best time to visit Lamu is Jul–Oct, Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 19:29 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 30°C · rain 25mm · 12.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 25mm1.0in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| February | 30°C86°F | 6mm0.2in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C87°F | 35mm1.4in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C86°F | 136mm5.4in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| May | 28°C83°F | 192mm7.6in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| June | 27°C81°F | 103mm4.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| July | 27°C80°F | 78mm3.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C80°F | 53mm2.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| September | 28°C82°F | 45mm1.8in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C83°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 29°C84°F | 166mm6.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| December | 30°C86°F | 66mm2.6in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Lamu?
The best time to visit Lamu is Jul–Oct, Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Lamu get?
Typical daytime highs in Lamu are Mar–May 30°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (81°F), Sep–Nov 28°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (86°F).
Is Lamu expensive?
On the ground, Lamu is cheap.
What sort of trip is Lamu good for?
Lamu is good for history and culture, beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Lamu?
The wettest month in Lamu is May at 192mm (7.6in), the driest February at 6mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 83mm (3.2in).
What plug do I need for Lamu?
Lamu uses type G sockets at 240 V.
