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Lamu Weather in September

Lamu in September

The short of it: Lamu in September averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 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 30° · low 23° · rain 36 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lamu an average September high of 30°, a low of 23° and some 36 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-September.

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

September in Lamu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MokoweLamu7 km WNW30°24°42 mm
MpeketoniLamu26 km WSW30°23°54 mm
FazaLamu33 km NE29°24°46 mm
KipiniTana River County50 km SW29°23°49 mm
WituLamu53 km WSW30°23°63 mm
IjaraGarissa County87 km NNW31°23°37 mm
GarsenTana River County88 km W30°22°67 mm
MasalaniTana River County104 km NW31°22°39 mm

The Almanac · Lamu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lamu in September?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Lamu?

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

How long are the days in Lamu in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lamu in September?

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

What should I pack for Lamu in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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