Which is the hottest month in Watamu?

The hottest time of year in Watamu is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Watamu?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Watamu with 296mm on average. There are normally 21 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Watamu?

The sunniest time of year in Watamu is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Watamu?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Watamu in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Watamu

Q: When is the best time to visit Watamu?

The best time to visit Watamu is September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Watamu?

The best time to visit Watamu is September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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32
Mar
31
Apr
29
May
28
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
28
Sep
29
Oct
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Nov
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
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9
Mar
8
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7
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Jun
8
Jul
9
Aug
9
Sep
9
Oct
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Nov
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The weather guide for Kenya (Watamu) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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