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Malindi in June

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
28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Kenya overall
Prices
Medium
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 June?

June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in June

Long-term averages
  • MalindiHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kenya overall
Medium
Prices · Kenya overall
Medium

Kenya overall: Dry season starts; Mara reserve still on the low fee until 30 June.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Jun: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jun: 12

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jun: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Jun: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 0

    Jan: 0

June: 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

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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