Climate Insights for Malindi

Kilifi County, Kenya

Hottest
March
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
May
173 mm rain6.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Malindi is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 790 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 173 mm of rainfall. Malindi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Malindi is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 31.1 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 6.8 in of rainfall. Malindi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°FebMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°MarMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°AprMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°SepMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°NovMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°F
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Malindi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Malindi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 145mmMayPrecipitation: 173mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmJulPrecipitation: 44mmAugPrecipitation: 40mmSepPrecipitation: 41mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmNovPrecipitation: 83mmDecPrecipitation: 47mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 5.7inMayPrecipitation: 6.8inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inOctPrecipitation: 3.6inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 1.8in
Precipitation

Malindi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 790 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 173 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10 mm. That's 163 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Malindi is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 6.8 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.4 in. That's 6.4 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 23km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Malindi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Malindi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malindi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malindi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
31 °C87 °F
14 km/h9 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
31 °C88 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
31 °C88 °F
16 km/h10 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
21 km/h13 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
23 km/h14 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
23 km/h14 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h12 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C74 °F
28 °C83 °F
18 km/h11 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
15 km/h9 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C78 °F
31 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in