Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Malindi, Kenya Average Monthly Weather
Weather score75Very good annual avg
Best months: February, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 8.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 1108mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
1108mm
Annual total
Sun
8.5h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
75
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malindi, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August27°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August63mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Malindi's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and July to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.4 hours average sun
August sits close to Malindi's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August25°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMarch to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August78 weather score
August scores above Malindi's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.