INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Watamu Water Temperature
Updated Mon 13:50 (Africa/Nairobi)
Kenya · Forecast updated Nov 9, 2026, 13:50 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
29.1°C
84.4°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 9, 2026, 13:50 (Africa/Nairobi). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.9°C above
The typical November average is 28.2°C (82.8°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 28.3°C, versus 28.0°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Watamu, typical monthly averages range from about 26.0°C (78.8°F) in August to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in April.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Watamu has been 27.8°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Watamu, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2–28.3°C | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| February | 27.3–29.0°C | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| March | 28.1–30.4°C | 29.3°C / 84.7°F |
| April | 29.3–29.6°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| May | 28.4–28.5°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| June | 27.5–27.7°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| July | 26.3–26.8°C | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
| August | 25.7–26.4°C | 26.0°C / 78.8°F |
| September | 26.2–26.7°C | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
| October | 26.7–27.5°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| November | 27.8–28.5°C | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| December | 28.4–28.9°C | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-3.38, 40.13). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Watamu in January
Typical January water temperature near Watamu is 27.7°C (81.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–28.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 28.7°C · February 28.2°C.
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Watamu in February
Typical February water temperature near Watamu is 28.2°C (82.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–29.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 27.7°C · March 29.3°C.
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Watamu in March
Typical March water temperature near Watamu is 29.3°C (84.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–30.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 28.2°C · April 29.5°C.
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Watamu in April
Typical April water temperature near Watamu is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–29.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 29.3°C · May 28.5°C.
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Watamu in May
Typical May water temperature near Watamu is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–28.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 29.5°C · June 27.6°C.
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Watamu in June
Typical June water temperature near Watamu is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.5–27.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: May 28.5°C · July 26.5°C.
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Watamu in July
Typical July water temperature near Watamu is 26.5°C (79.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–26.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 27.6°C · August 26.0°C.
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Watamu in August
Typical August water temperature near Watamu is 26.0°C (78.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.7–26.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.5°C · September 26.5°C.
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Watamu in September
Typical September water temperature near Watamu is 26.5°C (79.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.2–26.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 26.0°C · October 27.1°C.
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Watamu in October
Typical October water temperature near Watamu is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.7–27.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 26.5°C · November 28.2°C.
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Watamu in November
Typical November water temperature near Watamu is 28.2°C (82.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 27.1°C · December 28.7°C.
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Watamu in December
Typical December water temperature near Watamu is 28.7°C (83.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–28.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 28.2°C · January 27.7°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 26.2°C / 79.2°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| July | 25.2°C / 77.4°F | 26.0°C / 78.8°F | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
| August | 25.9°C / 78.6°F | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| September | 26.0°C / 78.8°F | 26.6°C / 79.8°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| October | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| November | 27.4°C / 81.3°F | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3886 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Watamu
Marine national park with shallow coral gardens and turtles.
- Area
- Kilifi
Watamu Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Watamu today?
The current sea surface temperature near Watamu is 29.1°C (84.4°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Watamu?
The water is typically warmest in April, at around 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Watamu?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 26.0°C (78.8°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Watamu today?
At 29.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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