Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Lamu, Kenya

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Lamu...

Lamu is an island in Kenya. It is one of the islands of the Lamu Islands island group. The water temperature around Lamu is steady throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 25°C (77°F) in August up to 28.6°C (83.5°F) in the month of April, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (79°F) and the best time for water activities is spring, since Lamu is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Lamu?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters around Lamu is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are close to Lamu. A spot that might be worth checking out is Nungwi, which is 260.6km (161.8miles) away from Lamu. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Nungwi and its water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing Coco beach, which is ca 328.4km (204miles) away from Lamu. Another surfspot is Coco beach, located approximately 328.4km (204miles) from Lamu.

Are there sandy beaches in proximity to Lamu?

There are not many beaches near to Lamu. A beach that might be worth checking out is Kilifi Beach, which is 93.7km (58.2miles) away from Lamu. Another nice beach near Lamu is Malindi Beach, which is roughly 94.1km (58.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Lamu?

The average sea temperature around Lamu is extremely warm, around 26°C (79°F), with very little changes during the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to sea temperatures in December and January. Because of this, a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Lamu. Nevertheless, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for UVA/UVB protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Lamu can be particularly intense.

How is the diving and fishing near Lamu?

Fishing and Scuba diving conditions are very similar during the year. The waters around Lamu are mostly tropical, reaching temperatures between 24 and 29°C (74-83°F). The following fish love this water temperature and can often be found: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Lamu: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Lamu...

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