Shimoni

Kenya
Shimoni, Kenya
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This tiny Kenyan coastal village on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Shimoni sits close to a UNESCO-recognized region and offers an authentic, unhurried street scene of thatched stalls, sandy lanes, and local daily life.

Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works

  • Population2,374
  • Nearest water from center 3.3 km2.1 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
27°81°
30mm1.2in
F
28°82°
25mm1.0in
M
28°82°
90mm3.6in
A
27°80°
215mm8.6in
M
26°78°
270mm10.7in
J
25°77°
105mm4.1in
J
24°76°
85mm3.4in
A
24°75°
80mm3.1in
S
25°76°
70mm2.8in
O
25°78°
115mm4.6in
N
26°79°
95mm3.8in
D
27°81°
70mm2.7in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Shimoni: quick answers

Where is Shimoni?

Shimoni is in Kenya.

How do you get to Shimoni?

The nearest airport is Ukunda (UKA), about 1 hr 28 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Shimoni?

The warmest month is February, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is May, with about 271 mm10.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Shimoni?

OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Shimoni?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kinango and Kwale.

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