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Kilifi County, Kenya

Mtwapa

Mtwapa is a town in Kilifi County, Kenya, close to the sea. It has a population of about 90,677. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeFeb · Aug–Sep
Population90,677
Local time02:32
3.94° S, 39.76° EElevation 20 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
Postal code80109
The year in Mtwapaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month109mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeFeb · Aug–Sep

Best: Feb · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mtwapa at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in February

Coolest month23°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthApril

178 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

12 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

April

Weather in Mtwapa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct27°25°10.3 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°3.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°0.8 mm
Fri30 Oct28°25°1.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°2 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°1.1 mm
Mon2 Nov28°25°2.2 mm
Tue3 Nov27°25°11 mm
Wed4 Nov28°25°1.1 mm

When to go to Mtwapa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score626847485559687375675147
High30°31°31°29°28°27°26°26°27°28°29°30°
Low25°25°26°25°24°23°23°23°23°24°24°25°
Rain (mm)2612541782691248267521099070
Wet days7312221917129791819
Sea28°28°29°29°28°27°26°25°26°26°28°28°

What's on in Mtwapa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Mtwapa

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Nyali Golf & Country Club LtdGolf courses
5 km
pepea kite surfingSurf spots
6.7 km
Tuliahouse BackpackersCamp sites
7.1 km
Haller ParkZoos
7.7 km

Nature around Mtwapa

Nature in Kenya

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Kenya seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mtwapa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mtwapa

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Mtwapa 19 km →1990 · 19 km
5.0Lushoto 66 km ↗1995 · 123 km

Mtwapa from above

Postal code

80109

Getting to Mtwapa

Moi International AirportMBA
21 km
Malindi International AirportMYD
87 km
Tanga AirportTGT
149 km
Changamwe EastRailway station
17 km
Mombasa Central MGR StationRailway station
17 km
Changamwe WestRailway station
19 km
Likoni FerryLikoni Ferry
19 km
Likoni FerryLikoni Ferry
19 km

Places near Mtwapa

Places with a climate like Mtwapa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mtwapa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mtwapa.
What is the hottest month in Mtwapa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Mtwapa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mtwapa?
April is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mtwapa?
The sea is warmest in April at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.
What is the postal code of Mtwapa?
The postal code of Mtwapa is 80109.