SeasonMapLamu weather in June
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June in Lamu: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Lamu · #288 of 1383 destinations to visit in June · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Lamu in June
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 — June
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lamu in June
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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 June
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.
- Season
Kusi, the cool monsoon
15 Jun – 30 Sep · usuallyWind seasonThe southeast monsoon settles into a dry, steady wind. Cooler and far less humid than the turn of the year, and the best sailing months for the dhows working the channel.
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 June — FAQ
- Is June a good time to visit Lamu?
- June in Lamu: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Lamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Lamu in June?
- In June, Lamu averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 43.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lamu in June?
- Lamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in June.
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