Watamu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Watamu has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Watamu remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°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
Generally, Watamu experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 921 mm yearly. Watamu can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 202 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 14 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Watamu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
partly cloudy and chance of rain partly cloudy and chance of slight rain partly cloudy and chance of slight rainForecast for Watamu
7 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Watamu in Kenya
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, September and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 202 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
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