Lamu Town

Lamu Island Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lamu Island, Kenya in February.

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Lamu Town Shela Village

Planning a getaway to Lamu Island, Kenya this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Lamu Island in February

Lamu Island, Kenya is a region in Kenya. February in Lamu Island generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Lamu Town. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Lamu Island, Kenya, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

February is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 7.4 mm (0.3 in) in Lamu Town. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Lamu Town.

Explore Lamu Island by month

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)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lamu Island in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lamu Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Lamu Island

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Lamu Island, Kenya?

Temperature range in Lamu Island (February)

Precipitation variation in Lamu Island (February)

Lamu Town

In February Lamu Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lamu Town →

Shela Village

In February Shela Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lamu Island, in Kenya.

In our records: Kenya February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Kenya in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Kenya dropped to -7°C (19°F) in Gilgil on February 29, 2000.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lamu Island in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lamu Town 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Shela Village 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 6.9 mm (0.3 in)

Lamu Island weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lamu Island, Kenya in February?

Lamu Island, Kenya typically experiences pleasant weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Lamu Town average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Lamu Island, Kenya in February?

In Lamu Town, the average daytime high in February is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Lamu Island, Kenya get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lamu Island, Kenya during February, with Lamu Town averaging close to 7.4 mm (0.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Lamu Island, Kenya?

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Lamu Island, Kenya with overall perfect weather in Lamu Town. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lamu Town. On the other hand, the weather in May tends to be poor.

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