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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Malindi Climate

Malindi is a city in Kenya (23) with a population of about 119,859. Its average annual temperature is 24.7°C (76°F), with roughly 1025 mm of rain per year.

24.7°C

Avg Temp

1025

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Malindi Climate

Malindi has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F) and receives about 1025 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

24.7°C

Avg Temp

1025

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Malindi — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January25° / 78°11 mm
February26° / 79°6 mm
March27° / 80°42 mm
April26° / 79°156 mm
May25° / 76°295 mm
June24° / 74°129 mm
July23° / 73°95 mm
August23° / 73°57 mm
September24° / 75°51 mm
October25° / 77°68 mm
November25° / 77°70 mm
December25° / 77°45 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Malindi

The most comfortable months to visit Malindi are typically August, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 20°C low). May is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Malindi are typically August, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Malindi, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C and about 1025 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Malindi average about 31°C (88°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.