Weather in January in Lamu Island
Are you planning a trip a to Lamu Island in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Lamu Island in January?
Lamu Island 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 and nighttime temperatures around 26°C 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.
Precipitation
January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 19 mm in Lamu Town.Average sunshine
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lamu Island in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Lamu Island climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Lamu Island?
Lamu Town
In January Lamu Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Shela Village
In January Shela Village generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lamu Island, in Kenya.
Is January the best time to visit Lamu Island?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Lamu Island. Typically, the climate in Lamu Town is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Lamu Island is in January, February, March, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lamu Town. The weather in May, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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