SeasonMapMalindi weather in August
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August in Malindi: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Malindi · #237 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malindi climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malindi in August
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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.
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 August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Malindi?
- August in Malindi: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in August?
- In August, Malindi averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 33.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in August?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in August.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — August
Within 300 km: Lamu's Maulidi around 15 Jul – 30 Sep, and Mombasa's Kusi, the cool monsoon around 15 Jun – 30 Sep.