SeasonMapMalindi weather in October
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October in Malindi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Malindi · #226 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malindi climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 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 October
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.
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Malindi in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Malindi?
- October in Malindi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in October?
- In October, Malindi averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 73.3 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in October?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.