SeasonMapMalindi weather in September
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September in Malindi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Malindi · #182 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malindi climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malindi in September
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 2 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Malindi?
- September in Malindi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Malindi on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Malindi in September?
- In September, Malindi averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 35.6 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malindi in September?
- Malindi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in September.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — September
Within 300 km: Lamu's Maulidi around 15 Jul – 30 Sep, and Mombasa's Kusi, the cool monsoon around 15 Jun – 30 Sep.