Beach Weather in Watamu Beach, Watamu, Kenya

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Tue 28th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 29° 29° 27° 27°
73% 70% 89% 51% 27% 79% 81% 84%
0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 29th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 30° 30° 28° 27°
30% 49% 23% 17% 9% 14% 16% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 30th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 28° 30° 29° 28° 27°
10% 9% 75% 18% 70% 82% 21% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 1st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 30° 31° 28° 27°
81% 70% 25% 86% 8% 12% 10% 89%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 28° 30° 29° 28° 27°
84% 80% 87% 80% 80% 74% 22% 78%
0.2mm 0.1mm 1.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 25° 26° 29° 29° 27° 26°
71% 53% 73% 53% 82% 75% 82% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 2.7mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 28° 30° 29° 27° 26°
72% 85% 70% 55% 77% 75% 24% 75%
2.0mm 1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 28th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
1.0m
8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.7s 8.8s 8.8s 8.9s 8.9s
Wed 29th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s
Thu 30th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.6s 8.2s
Fri 1st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
8.8s 8.9s 5.2s 8.0s 8.0s 8.8s 8.8s 8.8s
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
9.7s 9.7s 5.4s 5.5s 5.4s 9.6s 9.4s 9.3s
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s 9.0s
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
9.0s 8.3s 8.3s 5.2s 5.2s 9.0s 9.9s 10.1s
Tue 28th November
4:04 AM 10:24 AM 4:30 PM 10:17 PM
3.60 0.30 3.00 0.50
Wed 29th November
4:39 AM 10:59 AM 5:04 PM 10:52 PM
3.50 0.40 2.90 0.60
Thu 30th November
5:14 AM 11:34 AM 5:39 PM 11:26 PM
3.40 0.50 2.80 0.70
Fri 1st December
5:49 AM 12:10 PM 6:16 PM
3.30 0.70 2.70
Sat 2nd December
12:02 AM 6:24 AM 12:48 PM 6:55 PM
0.90 3.00 0.90 2.50
Sun 3rd December
12:41 AM 7:03 AM 1:30 PM 7:42 PM
1.10 2.80 1.00 2.40
Mon 4th December
1:27 AM 7:49 AM 2:21 PM 8:45 PM
1.30 2.60 1.20 2.30
Tue 28th November
30°
1.2mm
7kmh S
69%
Wed 29th November
30°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
29%
Thu 30th November
31°
0.2mm
15kmh NE
37%
Fri 1st December
30°
1.0mm
16kmh NNE
47%
Sat 2nd December
29°
1.9mm
13kmh NNE
73%
Sun 3rd December
29°
3.7mm
18kmh NE
70%
Mon 4th December
29°
3.7mm
11kmh ENE
66%
Tue 5th December
29°
3.2mm
10kmh ESE
66%
Wed 6th December
29°
1.1mm
5kmh E
53%
Thu 7th December
29°
1.6mm
9kmh ESE
53%
Fri 8th December
29°
2.0mm
13kmh NE
62%
Sat 9th December
29°
2.7mm
14kmh ENE
65%
Sun 10th December
29°
1.4mm
14kmh ENE
71%
Mon 11th December
29°
0.5mm
10kmh E
45%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Watamu Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Holiday at Watamu Beach, Watamu, Malindi, Kenya

Watamu Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach located in Watamu, a small coastal town in the Malindi region of Kenya. This beach is famous for its powdery white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters that attract tourists from all over the world. With its stunning natural beauty and diverse marine life, Watamu Beach offers an unforgettable beach holiday experience.

Beach Type

Watamu Beach boasts soft and powdery white sand, making it perfect for sunbathing, walking along the shoreline, or playing beach games. The area also features rocky outcrops and coral reefs close to the shore which provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Recommended Beach Activities

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: The presence of rocks and coral reefs at Watamu Beach make it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving. These underwater structures attract various species of colorful fish, turtles, dolphins, and other marine creatures. Visitors can explore the vibrant underwater world by joining a guided tour or renting equipment from nearby dive shops.

  2. Beach Walks: The long stretch of powdery white sand at Watamu Beach is perfect for leisurely strolls along the shoreline. Visitors can enjoy the gentle sea breeze while taking in views of the sparkling ocean during sunrise or sunset.

  3. Kite Surfing: Due to its consistent winds throughout the year, Watamu Beach is a popular spot for kite surfing enthusiasts. There are several kite surfing schools in the area that offer lessons for beginners as well as equipment rentals.

  4. Deep-Sea Fishing: For those who enjoy fishing, Watamu is known as one of Kenya's best deep-sea fishing destinations. Numerous fishing charters operate out of Watamu offering full-day trips to catch marlin, sailfish, tuna, and other game fish.

  5. Dolphin Watching: Watamu is home to resident populations of dolphins that can often be spotted in the waters around the beach. Visitors can join a dolphin watching tour to get up close and personal with these playful creatures.

Accommodation and Areas to Stay

Watamu Beach is lined with a variety of beach resorts, hotels, and private villas catering to different budgets and preferences. Some popular options include:

  • Hemingways Watamu: A luxury beachfront resort offering spacious rooms, fine dining, spa services, and various water sports activities.
  • Turtle Bay Beach Club: A family-friendly all-inclusive resort with multiple swimming pools, restaurants, and entertainment options.
  • Medina Palms: An upscale resort featuring luxurious suites and villas, an infinity pool, spa facilities, and water sports center.

For visitors seeking a more tranquil experience away from the main tourist areas, the southern end of Watamu Beach offers more secluded accommodation options.

Beach Amenities

Some of the amenities available at Watamu Beach include:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • Restaurants and bars serving fresh seafood and local cuisine
  • Dive shops offering snorkeling and diving equipment rentals
  • Kite surfing schools with equipment rental services
  • Local vendors selling souvenirs, crafts, and beachwear

With its stunning scenery, diverse marine life, and array of exciting activities, Watamu Beach promises a memorable holiday experience for travelers seeking sun-soaked relaxation or thrilling water sports adventures in Kenya.

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