Diani beach, Kenya weather in September
Diani Beach Kenya Weather in September
Diani Beach is a silver paradise with silky white sands, warm turquoise waters and plam-lined streets, this beautiful beach marks the border where the African continent meets the vast Indian Ocean and is tropical beach retreat often added on Kenya safaris for a relaxation holiday.
For 5 years running, Diani Beach has been awarded the best beach destination in Africa, the beach is located just a boat ride away from Mombasa (30 kilometers south of Mombasa) and is surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean with countless beach resorts accommodating visitors on a Kenya Beach Holiday.
Diani Beach is perfect for families, couples and sole travelers, most visitors choose to visit Diani Beach for a honeymoon safari and some at the end of a safari in Kenya’s wildlife national parks.
Diani Beach is a great destination to visit, however it depends on the time of year you visit the beach as some months offer greater beach holiday experience than others.
Climate in Diani Beach
Diani Beach has a warm tropical climate all year round which is similar to Mombasa, the usually high humidity is usually balanced by a pleasant wind and makes the weather very tolerable. The climate in the region is largely determined by two rainy seasons, the long season runs from about mid-March to the beginning of June, the short season usually ends from the end of October and November with slight runners until mid-December.
Temperatures at Diani Beach are stable year –round, the coolest month is August with average day temperatures 28 °C, while in hot February an average of 33 °C is measured in the shade. Also, the Indian Ocean is also very warm all year round with a water temperature of 26 °C to 29 °C.
Weather in September at Diani Beach
September is one of the best months of the year at Diani Beach, this month has a perfect climate which is why it a great time to visit this fascinating beach.
September in Diani Beach experience an average high of 83°F (28°C) and a low of 74°(23°C) which makes it pleasantly warm and breezy.
Summary for Temperatures, Precipitation and Sunshine in September
Day Temperature – 29°
Night Temperature – 22°
Water Temperature – 26°
Precipitation (inch) – 1.57
Rainy Days – 8
Hours of Sunshine – 9
The Average Temperature in September?
The average temperatures of a day in September at Diani Beach ranges from a high 83°F (28°C) and a low of 74°F (23°C). Generally, the temperatures are pleasantly warm and breezy.
In comparison, the hottest month in Diani Beach is February with days’ temperatures as high as 89°F (32°C) and low of 78°F(25°C). The coldest month in Diani Beach is August with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 73°F (23°C).
How Much does it rain in September?
Chances of rain in Diani Beach in the month of September are 13% on an average day, it rains or snows and precipitation of 0.00 in (0.1 mm) is received. In more common terms of how much that is, it would be described as no rain at all.
In comparison, the wettest month in Diani Beach is May with a 62% chances of precipitation on a typical day and receives 0.08 (2.1mm) of a precipitation. The driest month in Diani Beach is January with a 6.0% chance of precipitation on a typical day and receives 0.08 inches (2.1mm) of precipitation.
How cloudy is Diani Beach in September
In September, Diani Beach experiences 13.0 hours with 54% of the day being clear and sunny (partly cloudy or less). In comparison, a day with the most clear, sunny days in Diani Beach is September with 13.0 hours and April has the shortest amount of cloud-free hours with only 6.9 hours.
When is the sunrise and sunset in September?
The average day in September in Diani Beach has 12.1 hours of day light with sunrise at 06:14 am and sunset at 06:18 pm. Th day with the longest amount of day in Diani Beach is December 17th with 12.4 hours while the day with shortest amount of daylight is June 13th with only 11.9 hours.
How humid is it in September
Diani Beach Experience moderate humid in September with an average amount of 75% (relative humidty) which is described as humid but cool. In comparison, May has the highest relative humidity at 80% and is the least humid is in February at 74%.
How windy is it in September in Diani Beach
Historically, the wind that blows in Diani Beach at an average speed of 16.2 mph (26.1 kph). In comparison the windest month in Diani Beach is June with an average wind speed of 19.9 mph (32.1 kph) and the calmest month is November with an average wind speed of 10.3 mph(16.5 kph).
How to Get to Diani Beach
From Nairobi City – the capital Kenya, you can either fly or take a train to Diani Beach.
Flying to Diani Beach
There are domestic and charter flights from Wilson Airport to Diani Beach, it is a one hour and a half flight to Moi International Airport in Mombasa. From there it is also a one hour drive to the ferry that takes you to Diani.
Traveling by a train to Diani Beach
From Nairobi to Mombasa, use the SGR Train, along the way you will enjoy the scenic views of the country side of Kenya, from Nairobi to Mombasa it is a journey of 5 hours and passes through Tsavo National Park so you have the opportunity to view game and see some elephants, giraffes, gazelles among others.
Where to stay in Diani Beach
Diani Beach has several accommodation options ranging from budget, midrange to luxury in form of beach resorts and hotels. These include
- Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
- Swahili Beach Resort
- Amani Tiwi Beach Resort
- The Zuibeida
- Queens Chateau Boutique Villa
- Sunset Villa Boutique
- Manyatta Resort 7 Apartments among others
