Diani Beach in August
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Diani Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Diani BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 25 rainy days
Diani BeachKwale County, KenyaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MBA 37 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in August
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Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1385 km away · water 25°C29 windy days2
Paje – ZanzibarTanzania · 212 km away · water 26°Cwindy season3
WatamuKenya · 118 km away · water 26°Cwindy season4
Zanzibar – KiwengwaTanzania · 182 km away · water 26°Cwindy seasonWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Diani Beach
- H2Oextreme 1.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Diani Beach?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Diani Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 4 windy days, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Diani Beach in August?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Diani Beach in August?
About 4 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
What is the weather like at Diani Beach in August?
Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (29 windy days), Paje – Zanzibar (windy season) & Watamu (windy season).