SeasonMapWatamu weather in November
Kenya
November in Watamu: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.
#9 of 12 months in Watamu · #192 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Watamu in November
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Watamu climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 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 Watamu in November
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 2 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 November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Migratory birds arrive
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyBirdlife seasonPalearctic migrants join the resident specialities of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest just inland from November to April, doubling the reason to add a morning in the forest to a beach stay. The short and long rains in the same window can still wash out a walk. 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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Watamu?
- November in Watamu: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Watamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Watamu in November?
- In November, Watamu averages a daily high of 31.1°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 77.4 mm of rain over roughly 15.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Watamu in November?
- Watamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in November.
Other months in Watamu
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Similar destinations in East Africa — November
Within 300 km: Lamu's Lamu Cultural Festival around 27 Nov – 4 Dec, and Moshi's Chagga coffee harvest around 1 Aug – 30 Nov.