Diani Beach in September
September 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: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 23 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 September
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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 27°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 September →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 September a good time for kitesurfing at Diani Beach?
September 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. 1 windy day, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Diani Beach in September?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Diani Beach in September?
About 1 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Diani Beach in September?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 23 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (29 windy days), Paje – Zanzibar (windy season) & Watamu (windy season).