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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 78° | 11 mm |
| February | 26° / 79° | 6 mm |
| March | 27° / 80° | 42 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 156 mm |
| May | 25° / 76° | 295 mm |
| June | 24° / 74° | 129 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 95 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 57 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 51 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 68 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 70 mm |
| December | 25° / 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.