SeasonMapMalindi weather in May
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May in Malindi: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Malindi · #842 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malindi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 166 mm / 6.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malindi in May
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.
Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Malindi?
- May in Malindi: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in May?
- In May, Malindi averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 25°C, with about 166 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in May?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in May.
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