Lamu Town

Lamu Island Weather in January

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

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Lamu Town Shela Village

Planning a journey to Lamu Island, Kenya this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lamu Island in January

Lamu Island, Kenya is a region in Kenya. January 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.

To explore the conditions in Lamu Island, Kenya in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 19 mm (0.7 in) 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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Lamu Island, Kenya?

Temperature range in Lamu Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Lamu Island (January)

Lamu Town

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Shela Village

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lamu Island, in Kenya.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lamu Town 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Shela Village 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Lamu Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Lamu Island, Kenya brings pleasant weather. In Lamu Town, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

Lamu Town averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Not particularly. Lamu Town averages just 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Lamu Island, Kenya.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lamu Town, January might be a good time to visit Lamu Island, Kenya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Lamu Island, Kenya is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lamu Town. The weather in May, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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