Malaba weather
At 3:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Malaba sits 1153 m (3,783 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Malaba, Busia County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Sep–Oct
About Malaba weather
Is it raining in Malaba right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Malaba this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 16–18°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Malaba lately?
In the past 7 days, Malaba had 7 rainy days and 53.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Malaba?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Malaba weather by month
When is the best time to visit Malaba?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Malaba is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Sep–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in July to 31°C (88°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Malaba?
April is the wettest month, with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 58 mm (2.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Malaba?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Malaba have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–May, Aug–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months