SeasonMapWatamu weather in August
Kenya
August in Watamu: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Watamu · #260 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Watamu climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 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 Watamu in August
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 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Watamu'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 weatherWatamu's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Watamu in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Green turtle nesting
1 Apr – 31 Oct · usuallyGreen, hawksbill and olive ridley turtles come up Watamu's beaches to nest through the middle of the year, peaking from April to October. Local Ocean Conservation's night patrols protect the nests, and hatchlings follow roughly two months behind. Source ↗
- Season
Kusi, the windy season
1 Jul – 30 SepWind seasonThe southeast monsoon blows harder and the sea turns choppy, which favours kitesurfers over snorkellers and thins out the marine park's boat traffic. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Watamu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Watamu?
Watamu in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Watamu?
- August in Watamu: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Watamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Watamu in August?
- In August, Watamu averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 23.4°C, with about 33.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Watamu in August?
- Watamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in August.
Other months in Watamu
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Similar destinations in East Africa — August
Within 300 km: Lamu's Maulidi around 15 Jul – 30 Sep, and Mombasa's Kusi, the cool monsoon around 15 Jun – 30 Sep.