Diani Beach Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Diani Beach has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Diani Beach remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 23°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Diani Beach is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1139 mm. Diani Beach can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 258 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Diani Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Diani Beach experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.2 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 6.7 hours in May, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Diani Beach.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Diani Beach
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Diani Beach in Kenya
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and February.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
March has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 258 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.
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