Beach town in Kwale County, Kenya

Diani Beach weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources

Jan–Mar, Aug–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Diani Beach

Jan–Mar and Jul–Oct are driest; kite winds are strongest Dec–Mar and Jun–Sep. Heavy rain Apr–Jun; Nov short rains. Peak crowds Dec–Jan.

Diani Beach weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

Jan32°35 mm
Feb32°22 mm
Mar32°80 mm
Apr30°154 mm
May29°193 mm
Jun28°57 mm
Jul28°29 mm
Aug28°25 mm
Sep29°33 mm
Oct30°93 mm
Nov30°109 mm
Dec31°79 mm

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months

Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Conditions
January	32°C89°F	25°C77°F	35 mm	73%	Pleasant
February	32°C90°F	25°C77°F	22 mm	71%	Pleasant
March	32°C89°F	26°C78°F	80 mm	74%	Pleasant
April	30°C86°F	26°C78°F	154 mm	79%	Pleasant
May	29°C84°F	25°C77°F	193 mm	80%	Rainy
June	28°C82°F	24°C75°F	57 mm	77%	Pleasant
July	28°C82°F	23°C73°F	29 mm	75%	Pleasant
August	28°C82°F	23°C73°F	25 mm	74%	Pleasant
September	29°C83°F	23°C73°F	33 mm	74%	Pleasant
October	30°C85°F	24°C75°F	93 mm	75%	Pleasant
November	30°C86°F	25°C76°F	109 mm	77%	Pleasant
December	31°C88°F	25°C77°F	79 mm	76%	Hot & humid

Best months across Kenya

Place	Best months	Warmest month
Nairobi	Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep	Feb (28°C)
Maasai Mara	Jan–Feb, Jul–Oct	Feb (29°C)
Diani Beach	Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct	Feb (32°C)
Mombasa	Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct	Feb (35°C)
Lamu	Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct	Mar (32°C)
Watamu	Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct	Feb (31°C)
Naivasha	Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep	Feb (27°C)
Malindi	Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct	Feb (34°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Diani Beach?

Jan–Mar, Aug–Oct. Jan–Mar and Jul–Oct are driest; kite winds are strongest Dec–Mar and Jun–Sep. Heavy rain Apr–Jun; Nov short rains. Peak crowds Dec–Jan.

When is the rainy season in Diani Beach?

Rain peaks in May with about 193 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–May.

What is the hottest month in Diani Beach?

February, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).

How cold does Diani Beach get?

The coolest nights are in August, averaging 23°C (73°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.