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Best time to visit Diani Beach
Diani Beach offers white sand and warm water. Driest from December to March and June to October; the long rains fall in April and May.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
September · Monthly precipitation
91.3 mm/month
1991–2025: 39.3 mm/month
+52 mm/month · higher
July · Wet days
12.6 days/month
1991–2025: 8.4 days/month
+4.2 days/month · higher
April · Sea temperature
29.1 °C
1991–2025: 28.9 °C
+0.2 °C · similar
February: 140/141 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 35.6 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Diani Beach: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 20.3 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 5.4 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
February · 4.7
Most rainy days
April · 25
Most sunshine
February · 8 h
Warmest sea
April · 28.9 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
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| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 25 | 7 | 34 | 7.8 | 73 | 3.7 | 28 | 71 |
| February | 33 | 25 | 5 | 23 | 8.0 | 71 | 3.4 | 28 | 72 |
| March | 32 | 26 | 15 | 80 | 7.9 | 74 | 2.8 | 29 | 55 |
| April | 30 | 26 | 25 | 172 | 6.8 | 80 | 3.4 | 29 | 53 |
| May | 29 | 25 | 22 | 190 | 6.0 | 81 | 4.5 | 28 | 59 |
| June | 28 | 24 | 13 | 62 | 5.9 | 77 | 5.0 | 27 | 74 |
| July | 27 | 23 | 8 | 36 | 6.0 | 75 | 5.1 | 26 | 84 |
| August | 28 | 23 | 7 | 28 | 6.7 | 75 | 4.6 | 25 | 87 |
| September | 29 | 23 | 6 | 39 | 7.5 | 74 | 4.3 | 26 | 85 |
| October | 30 | 24 | 11 | 72 | 7.8 | 74 | 3.6 | 27 | 74 |
| November | 30 | 25 | 19 | 110 | 7.9 | 76 | 2.8 | 28 | 58 |
| December | 31 | 25 | 17 | 83 | 7.9 | 76 | 3.1 | 28 | 56 |
Climate through the year
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Diani Beach?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Diani Beach?
The average daily maximum temperature in Diani Beach is highest in February at around 33 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Diani Beach?
In April, at around 29 °C.