Malindi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Malindi maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Malindi experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Malindi receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 899 mm annually. The climate in Malindi shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, with an average of 204 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 12 mm 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
Forecast for Malindi
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Malindi in Kenya
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, August, September and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 204 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
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