Weather & Climate in Mpeketoni, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpeketoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 84.0 sq mi (217.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3891°S, 40.6981°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in |
Mpeketoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (0.2").