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About Lamu

Lamu, Kenya is a laid-back Swahili island town with a rich history, car-free streets, and a slow, creative vibe 🏝️✨ Great for digital nomads who want inspiration and tranquility over fast-paced city life. Internet can be patchy, so it suits those with flexible work and backup connectivity. Best for short stays, deep focus, and coastal charm πŸŒŠπŸ’»

Through the year

Best in February (67) Β· now 62
0Β° 10Β° 20Β° 30Β° 40Β° Jan: 19 mm Feb: 7 mm Mar: 33 mm Apr: 170 mm May: 141 mm Jun: 105 mm Jul: 74 mm Aug: 51 mm Sep: 41 mm Oct: 41 mm Nov: 159 mm Dec: 56 mm Jan: 31Β°C / 26Β°C Feb: 31Β°C / 26Β°C Mar: 31Β°C / 26Β°C Apr: 30Β°C / 26Β°C May: 29Β°C / 26Β°C Jun: 28Β°C / 25Β°C Jul: 27Β°C / 24Β°C Aug: 27Β°C / 24Β°C Sep: 28Β°C / 24Β°C Oct: 29Β°C / 25Β°C Nov: 30Β°C / 25Β°C Dec: 31Β°C / 26Β°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, Β°C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.8
Internet Speed 4.5
Safety 6.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.7
Accommodation Cost 5.8
Weather 6.8
Nomad Friendly 4.3
Female Friendly 5.7
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Lamu
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $270.40 per month
Coworking Space $139.06 per month
Coffee $2.70 per cup
Beer $3.48 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.64 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $46.35 per month
Mobile Plan $11.59 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $57.94 per month

Other cities in Kenya

Other cities in Kenya
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nairobi $2,739 6.1 Compare
2 Diani Beach $1,307 6.0 Compare
3 Kilifi $1,152 5.9 Compare
4 Mombasa $1,858 5.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kilifi KE Kenya $1,152 5.9 Compare
2 Mtwapa KE Kenya $820 5.6 Compare
3 Watamu KE Kenya $1,912 5.7 Compare
4 Malindi KE Kenya $1,846 5.5 Compare

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