Watamu in February
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Watamu.
Plan your trip to WatamuEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 5 rainy days
WatamuKilifi County, KenyaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MYD 22 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Windy 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 February
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Paje – ZanzibarTanzania · 324 km away · water 29°Cwindy season2
Zanzibar – KiwengwaTanzania · 297 km away · water 29°Cwindy season3
Diani BeachKenya · 118 km away · water 29°C15 windy days4
Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1423 km away · water 29°C1 windy dayWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Watamu?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Watamu. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Watamu in February?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Watamu in February?
Around 31°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Paje – Zanzibar (windy season), Zanzibar – Kiwengwa (windy season) & Diani Beach (15 windy days).