When to go · Lamu

Lamu in September

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) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: High; Kenya overall
Prices: High; 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.

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

LamuHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 6 days
Coast, Kenya · Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamubest weather
Humid year-round; the heaviest rain falls April–June and some coast hotels close in May.

Kenya overall: Crossings continue; slightly fewer family travellers than August.

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

First month

Second month

September: 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.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.