SeasonMapMalindi weather in February
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February in Malindi: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Malindi · #57 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Malindi in February
Notes from nearby Lamu (137 km away)
Malindi doesn't have its own notes for February yet — these are about Lamu, close enough to share the season.
Lamu's forum places February well clear of the island's wet season, which regulars pin to April through June, when some coastal properties close entirely and don't reopen until mid-June or early July. February sits in the reliable dry stretch, warm and settled, well ahead of any rainy-season disruption.
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Malindi climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malindi in February
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.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Malindi Billfish Tournament, school holidays in 2 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 February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
17 Feb – 19 MarClosuresMalindi's old town has a long Swahili Muslim history and keeps the fast seriously: daytime kitchens close and hours shift there, even as the resort strip along the beach carries on for the winter charter crowd. Source ↗
- Festival
Malindi Billfish Tournament
10–20 Feb · usuallyCrowdedThe Malindi International Billfish Tournament gathers boats from along the coast in mid-February, timed to the marlin and sailfish season that runs roughly October to March. It is East Africa's qualifying leg for the world championships. Source ↗
- 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.
Where is Malindi?
Malindi in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Malindi?
- February in Malindi: hot, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in February?
- In February, Malindi averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 9 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in February?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in February.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — February
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Whale sharks off the coast around 1 Dec – 31 Mar, and Lamu's Kaskazi, the calm season around 1 Dec – 15 Mar.