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About Watamu

Watamu, Kenya 🇰🇪 is a laid-back coastal gem with white-sand beaches, warm weather, and a relaxed vibe perfect for digital nomads 🌴. It offers a slower pace, beautiful scenery, and a growing café scene, though internet can be hit-or-miss in some areas. Great for combining work with snorkeling, kitesurfing, and seaside downtime 🌊💻

Through the year

Best in January (66) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 24 mm Feb: 16 mm Mar: 51 mm Apr: 183 mm May: 128 mm Jun: 112 mm Jul: 85 mm Aug: 52 mm Sep: 51 mm Oct: 64 mm Nov: 134 mm Dec: 117 mm Jan: 31°C / 26°C Feb: 31°C / 26°C Mar: 31°C / 26°C Apr: 29°C / 25°C May: 29°C / 25°C Jun: 27°C / 24°C Jul: 27°C / 23°C Aug: 27°C / 23°C Sep: 28°C / 24°C Oct: 29°C / 24°C Nov: 30°C / 25°C Dec: 30°C / 25°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.2
Internet Speed 6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Safety 7.2
Accommodation Cost 6.4
Weather 7.6
Nomad Friendly 5.3
Female Friendly 6.8
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Watamu
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $270.40 per month
Coworking Space $139.06 per month
Coffee $2.70 per cup
Beer $3.09 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.02 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $34.77 per month
Mobile Plan $19.31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.22 per month

Other cities in Kenya

Other cities in Kenya
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nairobi $1,645 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 Malindi KE Kenya $1,846 5.5 Compare
2 Kilifi KE Kenya $1,152 5.9 Compare
3 Mtwapa KE Kenya $820 5.6 Compare
4 Mombasa KE Kenya $1,858 5.8 Compare

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