Sea temperature and swimming season in Kenya
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 12 coastal cities in Kenya.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa | 29.1°C Apr | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Malindi | 29.2°C Apr | 25.5°C Aug | all year |
| Mtwapa | 29.2°C Apr | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Ukunda | 29.2°C Mar | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Kilifi | 29.1°C Apr | 25.5°C Aug | all year |
| Watamu | 29.2°C Apr | 25.5°C Aug | all year |
| Lamu | 29.4°C Apr | 25.5°C Aug | all year |
| Mazeras | 29.2°C Apr | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Gongoni | 29.2°C Apr | 25.5°C Aug | all year |
| Marereni | 29.3°C Apr | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Mpeketoni | 29.4°C Apr | 25.5°C Aug | all year |
| Gazi | 29.2°C Mar | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
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