SeasonMapMalindi weather in March
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March in Malindi: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons.
#5 of 12 months in Malindi · #198 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malindi climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 35 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malindi in March
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, Eid al-Fitr, 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 March
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 ↗
- Holiday
Eid al-Fitr
20–23 MarRamadan & EidClosuresThree days of celebration end the fast, with the old town's streets and the beachfront full of families in new clothes. Transport and the popular restaurants book up locally. 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Malindi?
- March in Malindi: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 38°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in March?
- In March, Malindi averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 26.4°C, with about 34.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in March?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in March.
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