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Malindi, Kenya
Kilifi County · Kenya
Malindi is a large city in Kilifi County, Kenya with a population of 119,859. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Malindi
Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi was 119,859 as of the 2019 census. It is the largest urban centre in Kilifi County.
People
Climate
| Population | 119,859 |
| Population Density | 9,066 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.2180°, 40.1169° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kilifi County |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5 inches (1,002 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malindi
Malindi is a large city in Kenya (Kilifi County) with a population of 119,859. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Malindi
Malindi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1144 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2180°N, 40.1169°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Malindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Malindi
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuyuni Vocational Training Center | College | - | , |
| Karimboni vocational training center | College | - | , |
| Milalani vocational center | College | - | , |
Schools in Malindi
38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Generation Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Uzima mission school | - | - | - | - |
| Baguo Junior Sec Schl | - | - | - | - |
| Almona Harmony Junior Academy (Junior-Secondary) | - | - | - | - |
| Baguo primary school | - | - | - | - |
| MAJIVUNI SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Sabaki secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Kisiwani ADC Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Katsangani Ecd | - | - | - | - |
| Kibokoni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| ACK ST. Clement Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Moi ECD Center | - | - | - | - |
| BLESSED GENERATION (Junior Secondary) | - | - | - | - |
| KIBOKONI JUNIOR SECONDARY | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Francis baldacchino Primary and Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Mwangaza Bring life Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Sabaki Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtangani pamoja primary | - | - | - | - |
| Goshi junior school | - | - | - | - |
| Majivuni Ecd | - | - | - | - |
| Kibokoni Primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Maboromokoni Pre Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mtangani Baptist academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dirham High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sabaki Junior Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Mmangani primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Sabaki high vision academy | - | - | - | - |
| Goshi Pry School | - | - | - | - |
| Maboromokoni Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Shalom Baptist School | - | - | - | - |
| Harmony Almona Junior Academy (primary) | - | - | - | - |
| Majivuni/ Reuben Mtua School | - | - | - | - |
| ACK ST. CLEMENT EDUCATION CENTER | - | - | - | - |
| MAJIVUNI REUBEN MUTUA PRIMARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Mmangani Junior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mbogolo ecd | - | - | - | - |
| Sabaki high vision academy secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Eco Green School Mbogolo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Malindi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Malindi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gede Ruins | ||||
| House of Columns | ||||
| Malindi Museum |
Farmers Markets in Malindi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gongoni - Kilifi County Government Market | |||||
| Kakuyuni market | |||||
| Kibokoni Center | |||||
| Maboromokoni Center | |||||
| Majivuni Center | |||||
| Malindi Curio Market | |||||
| Malindi Tourist | |||||
| Mgandini market | |||||
| Mmangani Open Market | |||||
| Moi Center | |||||
| Muguruleni | |||||
| Sabaki kikombe market | |||||
| Sabaki Maboromokoni Center | |||||
| Sabaki mijikenda | |||||
| Sabaki shell |
Restaurants in Malindi
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Malindi
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Malindi
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Malindi
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Malindi
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Malindi
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Malindi
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Malindi
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Malindi
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Malindi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Malindi International Airport | MYD | Medium Airport |
| Kijipwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kilifi Plantation Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koma Wayu (Tank E) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Komofodo Galana Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kulalu Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vipingo Estate Airport | VPG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Malindi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Malindi Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Malindi
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A. C. K. St. Andrew's Church | |
| ACK Saint Clement Church | |
| ACK ST. MARY'S PRO-CATHEDRAL | |
| Kibokoni Secondary Mosque | |
| Majivuni Baptist Church | |
| Malindi Baptist Association | |
| Masjid Bin Abb | |
| Masjid Umar bin Khattab | |
| Mastjid Nor | |
| PEFA Church Mwangaza | |
| Shella liani Baptist | |
| St.Anthony's Cathedral | |
| Taqwa mosque | |
| Worldwide Gospel Church Sabaki |
Quick Facts
Around Malindi
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Malindi
2 places within 15 km
- • Padro de Gama
- • Simba wa Kale Suites & Beach
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Malindi
What is the population of Malindi?
Malindi has a population of 119,859 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 9,066 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malindi?
Malindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches.