Which is the hottest month in Malindi?

The hottest time of year in Malindi is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Malindi?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Malindi with 296mm on average. There are normally 21 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Malindi?

The sunniest time of year in Malindi is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Malindi?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Malindi in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Malindi

Q: When is the best time to visit Malindi?

The best time to visit Malindi is September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Malindi?

The best time to visit Malindi is September based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Feb
3.5
Mar
3.5
Apr
4
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4
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
4.5
Sep
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
Jan
31
Feb
32
Mar
31
Apr
29
May
28
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
28
Sep
29
Oct
31
Nov
31
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
8
Jun
8
Jul
9
Aug
9
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

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The weather guide for Kenya (Malindi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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