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Shimoni, Kenya
Kwale County · Kenya
Shimoni is a small town in Kwale County, Kenya with a population of 2,374. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shimoni
Shimoni is a port village and tourist destination in Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County. It is in southeastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania and directly across from Wasini Island.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,374 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.6476°, 39.3818° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kwale County |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 68.5 inches (1,740 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shimoni
Shimoni is a small town in Kenya (Kwale County) with a population of 2,374. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 124.1 sq mi (321.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6476°N, 39.3818°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in |
Shimoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Shimoni
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio One Stereo (TZ) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Kaya | jazz, local news | MP3 109 kbps | |
| Jay Fm | - | AAC |
Farmers Markets in Shimoni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobweni Centre | |||||
| Kanana Market |
Restaurants in Shimoni
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shimoni
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moi International Airport | MBA | Large Airport |
| Pemba Airport | PMA | Medium Airport |
| Tanga Airport | TGT | Medium Airport |
| Bamburi Airport | BMQ | Small Airport |
| Funzi Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kwale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lunga-Lunga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ukunda Airstrip | UKA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Shimoni?
Shimoni has a population of 2,374 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 124.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shimoni?
Shimoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.