Lamu Town

Lamu Island Weather in September

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

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Lamu Town Shela Village

Considering a trip to Lamu Island, Kenya this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Lamu Island in September

Lamu Island, Kenya is a region in Kenya. September in Lamu Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Lamu Town.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lamu Island, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

September is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 44 mm (1.7 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) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°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 September

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

Temperature range in Lamu Island (September)

Precipitation variation in Lamu Island (September)

Lamu Town

In September Lamu Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Shela Village

In September Shela Village generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 September extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest September daytime high in Kenya was 12°C (54°F) in Nairobi on September 2, 1976.
  • From our sources, the wettest September day in Kenya brought 300 mm (12 in) in Nyahururu on September 22, 2010.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lamu Town 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Shela Village 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Lamu Island weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

In September, Lamu Island, Kenya generally has excellent weather conditions. Lamu Town sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

In Lamu Town, the average daytime high in September is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

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

Not particularly. Lamu Town averages just 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Lamu Island, Kenya.

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

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to Lamu Island, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Lamu Town is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Lamu Island, Kenya is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Lamu Town. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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