September weather forecast
Lamu, Kenya

In September, temperatures in Lamu begin to climb. Embarking into the warmer half of the year, less rainfall and increasing temperatures become more prominent. Ocean breezes mitigate the heat, maintaining an equilibrium between comfort and warmth. While September continues the dry trend from August, the weather starts seesawing towards the hot and wetter months ahead.

Temperature

As Lamu steps into September, the average high-temperature holds at a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. The low-temperature average for Lamu during September stands at a still warm 23°C (73.4°F).

Rainfall

In September, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout September, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 895mm (35.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Lamu, the average seawater temperature in September is 25.8°C (78.4°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) offer outstanding conditions for any water activity, providing extreme pleasure for extended periods.

Daylight

In September, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:10 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September in Lamu is 9h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Lamu. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during September morphs into the following directions:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Every two hours, apply and reapply an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen, especially after swimming or engaging in outdoor activities. Stay cautious! Sand and water reflections increase UV radiation potency.