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When to go · Malindi

Malindi in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains); May–Oct southeast monsoon brings wind and rough water — check current sea conditions before booking dive or snorkel trips.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
27°C (81°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
High
Kenya overall
Prices
High
Kenya overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Malindi

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains); May–Oct southeast monsoon brings wind and rough water — check current sea conditions before booking dive or snorkel trips.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MalindiHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 9 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • General election big impact

    Aug 2027 (check) · Kenya

    Election periods have brought protests and road blocks; check advice and avoid rallies.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kenya overall
High
Prices · Kenya overall
High

Kenya overall: Peak river-crossing month; book lodges 6–12 months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Malindi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 1

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (long rains); May–Oct southeast monsoon brings wind and rough water — check current sea conditions before booking dive or snorkel trips.

January: Inside Malindi's best window: Dec–Mar (check).

Malindi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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