Best time to swim in Kenya Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Kenya? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Kenya.
Swimming in Kenya by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Kenya by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi and Kilifi.
| Month | Averagesea temperature | Our opinion | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in january |
| February | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in february |
| March | 83°F to 85°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in march |
| April | 85°F to 85°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in april |
| May | 83°F to 83°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in may |
| June | 81°F to 81°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in june |
| July | 79°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in july |
| August | 78°F to 78°F | pleasant swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in august |
| September | 79°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in september |
| October | 80°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in october |
| November | 82°F to 83°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in november |
| December | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming | Sea temperature in Kenya in december |
Where and when should you swim in Kenya?
Water temperatures in Kenya over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Kenya for the cities of: Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi and Kilifi.