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Lamu Weather in July

Lamu in July

The short of it: Lamu in July averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 67 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lamu an average July high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 67 mm of rain. Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-July.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates July 3 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 July. Mokowe, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

July in Lamu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus June
about the same, 79 mm less rain
Versus August
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MokoweLamu7 km WNW29°23°74 mm
MpeketoniLamu26 km WSW29°23°78 mm
FazaLamu33 km NE29°23°68 mm
KipiniTana River County50 km SW29°23°67 mm
WituLamu53 km WSW29°23°74 mm
IjaraGarissa County87 km NNW30°22°37 mm
GarsenTana River County88 km W29°22°38 mm
MasalaniTana River County104 km NW30°22°28 mm

The Almanac · Lamu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
July
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Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 4th 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 July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lamu in July?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like June: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Lamu?

The Almanac gives July 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Lamu in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lamu in July?

Hardly — July nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lamu in July?

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

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