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Malindi Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Malindi experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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:
  • Does Malindi have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Malindi?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Malindi?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Malindi?
    May tops the wettest month list with 204 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Malindi?
    February is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Malindi

    Sun   Dec 15
    31°C | 26°C
    E 22 km/h
    0.5 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    31°C | 25°C
    E 22 km/h
    1.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    31°C | 25°C
    E 14 km/h
    1 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain