Our verdict
The best time to visit Malindi is May-October
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 32℃ (89℉). The average low temperatures in winter float around 24℃ (75℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 23℃ (74℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Malindi are usually in November, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Malindi usually falls during the months surrounding December each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Malindi seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Malindi as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Malindi is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Malindi
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Malindi for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Malindi climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Malindi for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Malindi in January
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Malindi in February
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Malindi in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Malindi in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Malindi in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Malindi in June
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Malindi in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Malindi in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Malindi in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Malindi in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Malindi in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Malindi in December
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Malindi in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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