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 | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| February | 81°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| March | 83°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| April | 85°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| May | 83°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| June | 81°F to 81°F | ideal swimming |
| July | 79°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| August | 78°F to 78°F | pleasant swimming |
| September | 79°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| October | 80°F | ideal swimming |
| November | 82°F to 83°F | ideal swimming |
| December | 83°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
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.