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February · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 76/100

Kilifi in February

Good · 76/100Beach 94/100
High / low29° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation12 mm3 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
3.63° S, 39.85° EElevation 24 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goKilifi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76February
Best timeFeb · Aug–Sep
February: high / low29° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Kilifi averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 12 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

February scores 76/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Kilifi.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 18:42 local time, giving 12 h 13 min of daylight. Days shorten by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 76/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%62%
Dry days · 33%76%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 94/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Kilifi this month

Mombasa
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Mombasa

Mombasa County · 52 km SW
32°Feb high
3wet days
64score
Mombasa
Malindi
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Malindi

Kilifi County · 55 km NE
29°Feb high
2wet days
78score
Malindi
Mtwapa
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Mtwapa

Kilifi County · 36 km S
31°Feb high
3wet days
68score
Mtwapa
Watamu
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Watamu

Kilifi County · 36 km NE
30°Feb high
2wet days
75score
Watamu
ivTop of the table

Kenya's best in February

Where to go in February
Kitale
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Kitale

Trans Nzoia
25°Feb high
4wet days
90score
Kitale
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Meru

Meru County
25°Feb high
4wet days
90score
Meru
Kapenguria
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3

Kapenguria

West Pokot County
24°Feb high
4wet days
90score
Kapenguria
Maralal
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4

Maralal

Samburu County
24°Feb high
5wet days
89score
Maralal
·Questions

Kilifi in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Kilifi?

February scores 76/100 for Kilifi, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Kilifi in February?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Kilifi in February?

Kilifi receives about 12 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Kilifi in February?

The sea averages 28°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.