Lamu weather in July
In July, Lamu sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 57 mm of rain across 14.9 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of July to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Lamu's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lamu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- 14.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:26 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical July day in Lamu reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 25 |
| 2 | 26 | 25 |
| 3 | 26 | 24 |
| 4 | 26 | 24 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 |
| 7 | 26 | 24 |
| 8 | 26 | 24 |
| 9 | 26 | 24 |
| 10 | 26 | 24 |
| 11 | 26 | 24 |
| 12 | 26 | 24 |
| 13 | 26 | 24 |
| 14 | 26 | 24 |
| 15 | 26 | 24 |
| 16 | 26 | 24 |
| 17 | 26 | 24 |
| 18 | 26 | 24 |
| 19 | 26 | 24 |
| 20 | 26 | 24 |
| 21 | 26 | 24 |
| 22 | 26 | 24 |
| 23 | 26 | 24 |
| 24 | 26 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 24 |
| 26 | 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 26 | 24 |
| 28 | 26 | 24 |
| 29 | 26 | 24 |
| 30 | 26 | 24 |
| 31 | 26 | 24 |
How July really feels in Lamu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Lamu weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 11th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 12 | 1.4 | 12.1 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 2 | 0.4 | 12.1 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 29° / 27° | 17 | 4.9 | 12 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 27° | 116 | 20.9 | 12 | 4.4 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 226 | 24.1 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 25° | 84 | 17.8 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 26° / 24° | 57 | 14.9 | 11.9 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 26° / 24° | 36 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 26° / 25° | 34 | 10.3 | 12 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 27° / 25° | 65 | 12.8 | 12.1 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 58 | 13 | 12.1 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 28 | 6.7 | 12.1 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%.
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| Clearer (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 52 | 48 |
| 12 | 52 | 48 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 54 | 46 |
| 22 | 54 | 46 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Lamu gets around 57 mm of rain over 14.9 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 49% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 53 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 50 |
| 19 | 49 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 42 |
| 27 | 41 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 41 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 61% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Oppressive (%) | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 4 | 0 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 0 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 0 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 0 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 0 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 0 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 0 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 26 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 27 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 28 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 29 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 30 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 31 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
Wind in July
Winds average 28 km/h in July, the windiest month of the year.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 27 km/h on the calmest days to 29 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
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| 1 | 28 | breezy |
| 2 | 28 | breezy |
| 3 | 28 | breezy |
| 4 | 28 | breezy |
| 5 | 28 | breezy |
| 6 | 28 | breezy |
| 7 | 28 | breezy |
| 8 | 29 | breezy |
| 9 | 29 | breezy |
| 10 | 29 | breezy |
| 11 | 29 | breezy |
| 12 | 29 | breezy |
| 13 | 29 | breezy |
| 14 | 28 | breezy |
| 15 | 28 | breezy |
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| 17 | 28 | breezy |
| 18 | 28 | breezy |
| 19 | 28 | breezy |
| 20 | 28 | breezy |
| 21 | 28 | breezy |
| 22 | 28 | breezy |
| 23 | 28 | breezy |
| 24 | 28 | breezy |
| 25 | 28 | breezy |
| 26 | 28 | breezy |
| 27 | 28 | breezy |
| 28 | 28 | breezy |
| 29 | 27 | breezy |
| 30 | 27 | breezy |
| 31 | 27 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of July to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:24 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:19 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:17 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:17 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.85 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in February across the year — July's 5.2 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Lamu
None of Lamu's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Lamu's monsoon runs April–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Lamu?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Lamu for sightseeing.
What to pack for Lamu in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Lamu sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 24°C. Pack rain gear and a windbreaker. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Lamu in July
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in April 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) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | 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 | Warm |
UV index in Lamu in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lamu peaks around March 22 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 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 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 | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Lamu in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lamu is worst in January — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.9× the cleanest month (October, 6 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) | 17 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Lamu?
Lamu sits at 2.3°S, 40.9°E, 14 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Masalani, 104 km away.
Topography around Lamu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lamu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lamu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 51 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m.
The land around Lamu is covered by grassland (31%), water (27%) and shrubs (24%) within 3 km, water (52%) within 16 km, and water (38%) and trees (29%) 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 Lamu (-2.2717°, 40.902°, elevation 14 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. 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).