What’s the climate like in Kilifi?
The current climate of Kilifi features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kilifi in recent years was 39°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in May 2019.
On average, Kilifi receives 1082 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kilifi?
The best time to visit Kilifi for sunny weather is January through April, June through September and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kilifi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kilifi
The climate table of Kilifi shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,2 | 6,4 | 50 | 120 | 281 | 83 | 60 | 32 | 57 | 135 | 153 | 95 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in January, February and March
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 1082 mm per year, averaging 90 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,4 mm in February, 9,2 mm in January and 32 mm in August
- Wettest months: 281 mm in May, 153 mm in November and 135 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Kilifi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kilifi, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kilifi
This graph shows how much precipitation Kilifi, Kenya, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kilifi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kilifi, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kilifi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kilifi, Kenya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kilifi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kilifi, Kenya, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kilifi by Month
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