Watamu Beach is a 5km stretch of pristine white sand and clear warm water on the Kenyan coast, featuring lagoons, bays, and coral reefs. It offers a variety of conditions, from flat lagoons for beginners to small waves on the reef, all serviced by consistent trade winds.
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 8.1 kt | 26.6 | 28.7 |
| Feb | 1% | 8.5 kt | 27.3 | 29 |
| Mar | 0% | 8.6 kt | 27.6 | 29.5 |
| Apr | 1% | 8.3 kt | 27.6 | 29.6 |
| May | 13% | 9.7 kt | 27.3 | 29.2 |
| Jun | 16% | 10.3 kt | 25.7 | 26.2 |
| Jul | 16% | 10.5 kt | 24.5 | 25.7 |
| Aug | 10% | 10 kt | 24.1 | 26 |
| Sep | 10% | 10.1 kt | 24.9 | 26.5 |
| Oct | 9% | 9.8 kt | 25.7 | 27.7 |
| Nov | 4% | 8.9 kt | 26.3 | 28.4 |
| Dec | 0% | 8.3 kt | 26.4 | 29 |
7.8/10
Watamu, Kenya
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
