Malindi weather in August (Coast Region, Kenya)

Looking to travel to Malindi in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Malindi the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Malindi in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Malindi climate page with graphs.

 

Malindi, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Kenya in August

Find out more about the weather in Kenya in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Malindi in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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