Monthly climate guide
Malindi weather in January
With highs near 34°C (92°F) and lows around 24°C (76°F), January feels very hot in Malindi. Rainfall averages about 21 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Malindi.
- Rain is well below Malindi's usual level (around 72% less).
- Only 2 months are warmer in Malindi than January.
- Just 140 km apart, but Malindi runs about 2°C warmer than Lamu this month.
Avg high
34°C
92°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
21 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
41%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Malindi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C / 92°F | 24°C / 76°F | 21 mm | 71% | 41% |
| February | 34°C / 93°F | 25°C / 76°F | 14 mm | 70% | 37% |
| March | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 78°F | 48 mm | 71% | 43% |
| April | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 109 mm | 77% | 54% |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 24°C / 76°F | 221 mm | 81% | 56% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 23°C / 74°F | 63 mm | 76% | 45% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 32 mm | 72% | 44% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 73°F | 25 mm | 72% | 38% |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 23°C / 73°F | 38 mm | 72% | 35% |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 99 mm | 75% | 38% |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 76°F | 145 mm | 78% | 41% |
| December | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 76°F | 88 mm | 76% | 35% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
Is January a good time to visit Malindi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Malindi →Other Kenya cities in January
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Malindi in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Malindi?
It can be, if you like heat: January highs in Malindi are around 34°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.
How warm is Malindi in January?
Average highs are about 34°C (92°F) and average lows about 24°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Malindi in January?
Malindi typically gets around 21 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Malindi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.