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Kilifi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Kilifi has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Kilifi remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in August.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Kilifi has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 968 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Kilifi, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 205 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 19 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kilifi Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Kilifi enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kilifi.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 82%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Mombasa, Kenya (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Forecast for Kilifi

Wed   Jan 15
32°C | 24°C
NE 7 m/s
1.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
31°C | 24°C
E 6 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
32°C | 24°C
E 6 m/s
1 mm
partly cloudy and chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kilifi in Kenya

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Kilifi?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
  • Which is the hottest month in Kilifi?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Kilifi?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kilifi?
    May tops the wettest month list with 205 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kilifi?
    February is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kilifi?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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