Watamu

Kenya

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Watamu is a marine wonderland on Kenya's north coast. The Watamu Marine National Park protects some of East Africa's finest coral reefs, and the beaches here are nesting grounds for green and hawksbill turtles. Snorkel alongside these ancient creatures, explore underwater caves, or simply soak in the tranquillity of one of Kenya's best-kept coastal secrets.

Best Time to Visit

October to March for turtle nesting, year-round for diving

Monthly Climate

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	31	23	20
Feb	32	23	10
Mar	32	24	45
Apr	31	24	180
May	29	22	250
Jun	28	21	70
Jul	27	20	50
Aug	27	20	40
Sep	29	21	45
Oct	30	22	80
Nov	31	23	110
Dec	31	23	50

Location

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Recommended Lodges & Camps

Medina Palms

luxury

Turtle Bay Beach Club

mid-range

Garoda Resort

mid-range

Hemingways Watamu

luxury

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Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	31	23	20
Feb	32	23	10
Mar	32	24	45
Apr	31	24	180
May	29	22	250
Jun	28	21	70
Jul	27	20	50
Aug	27	20	40
Sep	29	21	45
Oct	30	22	80
Nov	31	23	110
Dec	31	23	50

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	31	23	20
Feb	32	23	10
Mar	32	24	45
Apr	31	24	180
May	29	22	250
Jun	28	21	70
Jul	27	20	50
Aug	27	20	40
Sep	29	21	45
Oct	30	22	80
Nov	31	23	110
Dec	31	23	50

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	31	23	20
Feb	32	23	10
Mar	32	24	45
Apr	31	24	180
May	29	22	250
Jun	28	21	70
Jul	27	20	50
Aug	27	20	40
Sep	29	21	45
Oct	30	22	80
Nov	31	23	110
Dec	31	23	50