Malindi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Malindi, Coast Province, Kenya, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 29°C (84°F), peaking in March at 31°C (88°F) and dipping in August to 28°C (82°F).

With around 899 mm (35 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. May is the wettest month and February the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from January to February.

Monthly Temperature in Malindi

With minimal seasonal shifts, Malindi experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in the coolest month, August.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in March to around 24°C (75°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Malindi

Generally, Malindi receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 899 mm (35 in) annually. The climate in Malindi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 204 mm (8 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Malindi Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Malindi 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Malindi

With its warm weather, Malindi experiences temperatures from 28°C (82°F) to 31°C (88°F) throughout the year. January and February offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.

It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.

Note that May has the heaviest precipitation of the year.

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