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Weather & Climate in Malindi, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US 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
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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").