Diani Beach weather in February
In February, Diani Beach sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 17 mm of rain across 3.8 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of February to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Diani Beach's 6th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Diani Beach's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- 3.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:32 AM – 6:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical February day in Diani Beach reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 25 |
| 2 | 32 | 25 |
| 3 | 32 | 25 |
| 4 | 32 | 25 |
| 5 | 32 | 25 |
| 6 | 32 | 25 |
| 7 | 32 | 25 |
| 8 | 32 | 25 |
| 9 | 32 | 25 |
| 10 | 32 | 25 |
| 11 | 32 | 25 |
| 12 | 32 | 25 |
| 13 | 32 | 25 |
| 14 | 32 | 25 |
| 15 | 32 | 25 |
| 16 | 32 | 25 |
| 17 | 32 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 25 |
| 20 | 32 | 25 |
| 21 | 32 | 25 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 |
| 23 | 32 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 33 | 25 |
| 26 | 33 | 25 |
| 27 | 33 | 25 |
| 28 | 33 | 25 |
How February really feels in Diani Beach
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Diani Beach weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 25° | 23 | 4.3 | 12.2 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 32° / 25° | 17 | 3.8 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 25° | 56 | 14.3 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 136 | 24.1 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 28° / 24° | 212 | 23.2 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 23° | 92 | 20.5 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 72 | 20 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 61 | 19.6 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 54 | 17.6 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 90 | 17.4 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 78 | 17.3 | 12.2 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 25° | 58 | 13.7 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 67 | 33 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 68 | 32 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Diani Beach gets around 17 mm of rain over 3.8 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 7 | 10 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 12 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 11 | 13 |
| 12 | 13 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 19 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 23 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 89% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 2 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 3 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 7 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 9 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 10 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 11 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 12 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 13 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 14 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 15 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 16 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 17 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 18 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 19 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 20 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 21 | 2 | 87 | 11 |
| 22 | 2 | 86 | 12 |
| 23 | 2 | 85 | 13 |
| 24 | 2 | 85 | 13 |
| 25 | 2 | 84 | 14 |
| 26 | 2 | 83 | 15 |
| 27 | 2 | 82 | 16 |
| 28 | 2 | 81 | 17 |
Wind in February
Winds average 12 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of February to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:30 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:41 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:41 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:41 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:41 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:41 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:41 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:32 | 6:41 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:41 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:41 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.56 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.63 kWh/m² to a high of 6.56 kWh/m² in February across the year — February's 6.56 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Diani Beach
In February, Diani Beach sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Diani Beach sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Diani Beach's rainy season runs April–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Diani Beach?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Diani Beach for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Diani Beach in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Diani Beach sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Diani Beach in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Diani Beach in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Diani Beach peaks around March 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Diani Beach in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Diani Beach is worst in January — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (October, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 22 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 21 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 21 | Moderate |
Where is Diani Beach?
Diani Beach sits at 4.3°S, 39.6°E, 0 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Ukunda, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Diani Beach
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Diani Beach.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Diani Beach has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 30 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 336 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 800 m.
The land around Diani Beach is covered by water (53%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, water (51%) and trees (28%) within 16 km, and water (43%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Diani Beach (-4.2798°, 39.5947°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).