Kilifi County weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kilifi County, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show Kilifi County at one spot: Malindi, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was clear and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep, Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 16%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–Sep, Jan–FebOff season May
About Malindi weather
Is it raining in Malindi right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Malindi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Malindi lately?
In the past 7 days, Malindi had 7 rainy days and 49.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Malindi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kilifi County weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kilifi County?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kilifi County is Jul–Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Kilifi County?
May is the wettest month, with about 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Kilifi County?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Kilifi County have a rainy season?
Yes. May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep, Jan–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Malindi), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kilifi County
Weather can differ a lot within Kilifi County: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.