When to go · Lamu

Lamu in June

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains); Jun–Sep is cooler and windier but still workable.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Kenya overall
Prices: Medium; Kenya overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lamu

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains); Jun–Sep is cooler and windier but still workable.

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LamuHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 10 days
Coast, Kenya · Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamurainy
Humid year-round; the heaviest rain falls April–June and some coast hotels close in May.

Kenya overall: Dry season starts; Mara reserve still on the low fee until 30 June.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lamu, side by side.

First month

Second month

June: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains); Jun–Sep is cooler and windier but still workable.

January: Inside Lamu's best window: Oct–Mar.

Lamu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.