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Lamu Weather in February

Lamu in February

The short of it: Lamu in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 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 3.0 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lamu an average February high of 32°, a low of 24° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

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

February in Lamu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MokoweLamu7 km WNW32°24°2.0 mm
MpeketoniLamu26 km WSW32°24°5.0 mm
FazaLamu33 km NE32°24°2.0 mm
KipiniTana River County50 km SW32°24°6.0 mm
WituLamu53 km WSW33°24°6.0 mm
IjaraGarissa County87 km NNW34°24°4.0 mm
GarsenTana River County88 km W34°24°8.0 mm
MasalaniTana River County104 km NW35°24°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Lamu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lamu in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Lamu?

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

How long are the days in Lamu in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lamu in February?

Hardly — February nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lamu in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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