Best time to visit Malindi

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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.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Malindi31
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Malindi31
    Feb
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Malindi32
    Mar
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Malindi31
    Apr
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Malindi29
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Malindi28
    Jun
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Malindi27
    Jul
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Malindi27
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Malindi28
    Sep
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Malindi29
    Oct
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Malindi31
    Nov
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Malindi31
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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.

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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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