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Malindi Weather in February

Malindi in February

The short of it: Malindi in February averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

February in Malindi brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 5.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Malindi runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Watamu, 18 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Malindi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WatamuKilifi County18 km SW30°22°7.0 mm
GongoniKilifi County20 km N31°22°4.0 mm
MarereniKilifi County40 km N32°23°5.0 mm
KilifiKilifi County55 km SSW32°23°12 mm
TakaunguKilifi County59 km SSW32°23°12 mm
VipingoKilifi County74 km SSW32°23°14 mm
BambaKilifi County75 km WSW31°21°16 mm
KaloleniKilifi County85 km SW31°22°17 mm

The Almanac · Malindi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 5.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Malindi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°21°8.0 mm14 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
February31°22°5.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March31°23°42 mm12 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
April30°23°133 mm13 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
May28°22°302 mm14 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June27°21°121 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
July26°20°80 mm15 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
August26°20°47 mm16 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September28°21°45 mm16 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°22°90 mm14 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
November29°22°79 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
December30°21°36 mm13 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malindi in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malindi in February?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 5.0 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Malindi?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Malindi in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Malindi in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Malindi in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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