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Malindi Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Malindi. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Malindi has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 899 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Malindi can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 204 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 12 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 30°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Malindi Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Kenya

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Kenya. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Annual average
precipitation: 899 mm

More information

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Heavy annual rainfall has been defined as more than 1000 mm precipitation. High: 600 mm to 1000 mm. Moderate: 250 mm to 600 mm. Low: less than 250 mm.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Malindi’s average annual precipitation is 899 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm, with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

  • "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
  • The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
  • The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Malindi’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Malindi Climate page.


Current rainfall in Malindi

Sat   Jan 11
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

Sun   Jan 12
32°C | 25°C
E 7 m/s
0.3 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 25°C
NE 7 m/s
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

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