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Lamu Weather in December

Lamu in December

The short of it: Lamu in December averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 15 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 24° · rain 29 mm · daylight 12 h 15 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & September

December in Lamu brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 24°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 15 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 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 December. Mokowe, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Lamu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 25 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 15 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MokoweLamu7 km WNW32°24°32 mm
MpeketoniLamu26 km WSW32°24°51 mm
FazaLamu33 km NE32°24°20 mm
KipiniTana River County50 km SW32°24°61 mm
WituLamu53 km WSW32°24°70 mm
IjaraGarissa County87 km NNW33°24°39 mm
GarsenTana River County88 km W33°24°60 mm
MasalaniTana River County104 km NW33°24°52 mm

The Almanac · Lamu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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December
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th 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 December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lamu in December?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Lamu?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Lamu in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 15 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lamu in December?

Hardly — December nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lamu in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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