KenyaThe climate of Malindi
The current climate in Malindi features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Malindi, Kenya.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Malindi in recent years was 52°C in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in July 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Malindi receives 818 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Malindi?
The best time to visit Malindi for sunny weather is January through April and June through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Malindi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Malindi
The climate table of Malindi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 17 | 13 | 44 | 112 | 197 | 63 | 43 | 35 | 40 | 85 | 109 | 60 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Malindi, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Malindi
Yearly Temperature in Malindi
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Malindi, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Malindi
Total Yearly Precipitation in Malindi
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Malindi, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Malindi
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Average weather in Malindi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malindi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.