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Lamu Weather in April

Lamu in April

The short of it: Lamu in April averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 26 °C (78 °F), with 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 26° · rain 124 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & September

April in Lamu brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 26°, with about 124 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Lamu runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Mokowe, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Lamu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 92 mm more rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MokoweLamu7 km WNW33°26°107 mm
MpeketoniLamu26 km WSW33°26°163 mm
FazaLamu33 km NE32°26°125 mm
KipiniTana River County50 km SW32°25°125 mm
WituLamu53 km WSW32°25°120 mm
IjaraGarissa County87 km NNW33°25°79 mm
GarsenTana River County88 km W33°25°94 mm
MasalaniTana River County104 km NW34°25°71 mm

The Almanac · Lamu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Lamu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°24°12 mm16 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February32°24°3.0 mm14 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
March33°25°32 mm14 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
April33°26°124 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
May31°25°355 mm15 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
June29°24°146 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
July29°23°67 mm14 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
August29°23°42 mm14 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°23°36 mm15 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October31°24°55 mm14 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November32°24°54 mm13 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December32°24°29 mm15 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lamu in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lamu in April?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 26 °C (78 °F), with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Lamu?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Lamu in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lamu in April?

Hardly — April nights average 26 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lamu in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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