Malindi

Kenya
Malindi, Kenya
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A Kenyan coastal city on the Indian Ocean, Malindi draws visitors with its seafront setting, a weathered Portuguese pillar monument overlooking turquoise waters, and proximity to a UNESCO-recognized heritage area along the Swahili coast.

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  • Population119,859
  • Nearest water from center 2.5 km1.6 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.4 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
27°80°
20mm0.8in
F
27°81°
10mm0.5in
M
28°82°
50mm1.9in
A
27°81°
140mm5.5in
M
26°79°
200mm7.9in
J
25°77°
85mm3.4in
J
25°76°
65mm2.6in
A
25°76°
50mm2.0in
S
25°77°
50mm1.9in
O
26°78°
85mm3.4in
N
27°80°
80mm3.2in
D
27°81°
55mm2.1in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Malindi: quick answers

Where is Malindi?

Malindi is in Kenya.

How do you get to Malindi?

The nearest airport is Malindi (MYD), about 8 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Malindi?

The warmest month is March, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is May, with about 202 mm7.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Malindi?

OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 15 restaurants and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Malindi?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kilifi, Watamu and Takaungu.

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