When to go · Lamu
Lamu in October
Great month. Inside Lamu's best window: Oct–Mar.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Kenya overall
- Prices
- High
- Kenya overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Lamu
Inside Lamu's best window: Oct–Mar.
Weather in October
- LamuHighs around 30 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Coast, Kenya · Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamubest weather
Humid year-round; the heaviest rain falls April–June and some coast hotels close in May.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kenya overall
- Medium
- Prices · Kenya overall
- High
Kenya overall: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen