Great beach

Diani Beach

Kwale, Kenya

Best timeJan–Mar & Jul–Sep

Set inKwale, Kenya

In season~88°F high

Climate73–91°F

Nearest airportMBA

CurrencyKES

LanguageSwahili

TimezoneUTC+03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Diani Beach

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightSep · 56%

WarmestFeb · 91°F

WettestApr

Best windowJan–Mar & Jul–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Broad white sand and warm Indian Ocean water backed by palms and colobus monkeys.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Mar & Jul–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Tsavo East National Park

House of Wonders

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Diani Beach?

The best time to visit Diani Beach is January–March & July–September, in Kwale, Kenya.

Where is Diani Beach?

Diani Beach is in Kwale, Kenya. The nearest major airport is MBA.

What is Diani Beach known for?

Broad white sand and warm Indian Ocean water backed by palms and colobus monkeys.

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