SeasonMapMalindi weather in April
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April in Malindi: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Malindi · #462 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malindi climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 118 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malindi in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyItalian winter season, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Malindi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMalindi's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Malindi in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Italian winter season
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyWinter-sun seasonCrowdedMalindi's high season is driven by Italian charter flights and long-staying visitors escaping Europe's cold, running from early December through Easter. Restaurants along the seafront still post their menus in Italian first. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Malindi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Malindi in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Malindi?
- April in Malindi: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 22 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in April?
- In April, Malindi averages a daily high of 29.5°C and a low of 25.7°C, with about 118.4 mm of rain over roughly 22.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in April?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in April.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — April
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Green turtle nesting around 1 Mar – 31 Jul, and Lamu's The long rains around 1 Apr – 15 Jun.