Best time to go to Kilifi Average weather of Kilifi, Kenya

When is the best time to go to Kilifi?

When is the best time to go to Kilifi? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Kilifi are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December
The rainiest months are May and December
The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December

Annual weather in Kilifi

For full information about the climate and weather in Kilifi a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	79°F/88°F	2.3in	perfect weather	Kilifi in january
February	79°F/88°F	1.5in	perfect weather	Kilifi in february
March	81°F/88°F	3.5in	good weather	Kilifi in march
April	81°F/88°F	5.4in	good weather	Kilifi in april
May	79°F/86°F	7.7in	good weather	Kilifi in may
June	76°F/83°F	2.4in	good weather	Kilifi in june
July	74°F/81°F	2.4in	good weather	Kilifi in july
August	74°F/83°F	2.2in	good weather	Kilifi in august
September	76°F/83°F	2.4in	good weather	Kilifi in september
October	77°F/85°F	5.4in	good weather	Kilifi in october
November	79°F/86°F	5.6in	good weather	Kilifi in november
December	79°F/88°F	7.6in	tolerable weather	Kilifi in december

Weather and climate in Kilifi

Kilifi enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kilifi is 86°F (ranging from 81°F in july to 88°F in march). Annual rainfall is 48.3in, with a minimum of 1.5in in february and a maximum of 7.7in in may.

Between january and february the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and you can expect to have 1.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
From march to april the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 85°F and it rains about 5.4in each month.
In may the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains about 7.7in each month.
Between the months of june and july the climate is good. The temperature rises to 81°F and it rains in july about 2.4in.
Between the months of august and october the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 77°F and it rains in october about 5.4in.
From november to december the climate is unfavorable. It is for example 88°F as maximum temperature in december and you can expect to have 7.6in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kilifi

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kilifi: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kilifi

Find out when Kilifi has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kilifi

Very low season in Kilifi
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, May, June and November.
Low season in Kilifi
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, April and October.
High season in Kilifi
The number of visitors to Kilifi is high in: February, July, August and September.
Peak season in Kilifi
The largest number of tourists visiting Kilifi is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kilifi month by month

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Average prices of hotels in Kilifi month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kilifi. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.