Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lamu Island, Kenya in August.
Planning a trip to Lamu Island, Kenya this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
Lamu Island, Kenya is a region in Kenya. August in Lamu Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
To explore the conditions in Lamu Island, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lamu Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lamu Town)
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lamu Island.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Lamu Island, Kenya?
In August Lamu Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.
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Weather conditionsScoreIn August Shela Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.
Max temperatureMaxMin temperatureMinMonthly rainfallRainMonthly rainy daysRainyWeather conditionsScoreIs your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lamu Island, in Kenya.
Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lamu Island in August.
| City | Weather | Day temp | Night temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamu Town |
|
28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Shela Village |
|
28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Expect excellent weather across Lamu Island, Kenya in August. The popular destination of Lamu Town averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.
Lamu Town averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).
August is on the drier side in Lamu Island, Kenya. Lamu Town averages only about 45 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Lamu Island, Kenya with overall excellent weather in Lamu Town. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Lamu Town. In contrast, May tends to have less favorable weather conditions.
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