SeasonMapLamu weather in April
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April in Lamu: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Lamu · #418 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lamu in April
Other months in Lamu
Lamu's forum places February well clear of the island's wet season, which regulars pin to April through June, when some coastal properties close entirely and don't reopen until mid-June or early July. February sits in the reliable dry stretch, warm and settled, well ahead of any rainy-season disruption.
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Lamu climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lamu in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lamu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLamu's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Lamu in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The long rains
1 Apr – 15 Jun · usuallyMonsoonClosuresThe kusi arrives with heavy rain and rough water in the channel, and a fair share of the guesthouses and restaurants in Shela close for it. What stays open is cheap and nearly empty.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Lamu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Lamu?
Lamu in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Lamu?
- April in Lamu: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Lamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Lamu in April?
- In April, Lamu averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 109.7 mm of rain over roughly 21.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lamu in April?
- Lamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in April.
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