Weather in Kilifi - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kilifi, Kenya: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Kilifi
today🌧️ 28°💧 0.4 mm
Sun☁️ 28°💧 1.2 mm
Mon🌧️ 28°💧 0.5 mm
Tue🌧️ 28°💧 0.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 28°💧 0.8 mm
Thu🌧️ 28°💧 1 mm
Fri🌧️ 28°💧 9.7 mm
Sat🌧️ 28°💧 4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Kilifi, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 95% of similar days.

28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 76% of similar days
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 91% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: near normal rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 76% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 27°C–28°C
warmer than 74% of similar days
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
28°Cnear normal
usually 27°C–28°C
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 27°C1982: 28°C1983: 28°C1984: 27°C1985: 27°C1986: 27°C1987: 28°C1988: 27°C1989: 28°C1990: 28°C1991: 27°C1992: 27°C1993: 27°C1994: 26°C1995: 28°C1996: 27°C1997: 28°C1998: 28°C1999: 27°C2000: 27°C2001: 27°C2002: 29°C2003: 28°C2004: 28°C2005: 28°C2006: 27°C2007: 28°C2008: 27°C2009: 28°C2010: 28°C2011: 28°C2012: 28°C2013: 27°C2014: 28°C2015: 28°C2016: 28°C2017: 28°C2018: 28°C2019: 28°C2020: 28°C2021: 28°C2022: 27°C2023: 28°C2024: 29°C2025: 28°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (26°C) and the warmest was 2002 (29°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - higher than in 89% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kilifi

Kilifi - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kilifi 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 24° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 21° at night · rain chance 32%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 22° at night · rain chance 26%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kilifi: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kilifi

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:21 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.44 mm · humidity 61% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 98%
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:21 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 1.16 mm · humidity 56% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 81%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.53 mm · humidity 63% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 30%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 57% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 8%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.76 mm · humidity 59% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 20%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:20 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 1.01 mm · humidity 61% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 32%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:19 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 9.67 mm · humidity 66% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 30%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:19 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 4.04 mm · humidity 65% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 24%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:19 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 1.35 mm · humidity 61% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 61%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:19 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 63% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 15%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:18 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 1.8 mm · humidity 66% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 35%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:18 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.91 mm · humidity 59% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 34%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:18 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 59% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 65%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:18 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.53 mm · humidity 62% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 94%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:17 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 2.04 mm · humidity 66% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 92%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:17 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.61 mm · humidity 54% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 5%

UV index in Kilifi - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKilifi03681111+8.6UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.098Wed9.099Thu10.099Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Kilifi is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - Kilifi

Water today
27°C
Week avg
27°C
Waves today
1.6 m
How's the water?
warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 27°C6.09 27°C7.09 27°C8.09 27°C9.09 27°C10.09 27°C11.09 27°C12.09 27°C13.09 27°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 28°CFeb 29°CMar 30°CApr 30°CMay 29°CJun 28°CJul 27°CAug 26°CSep 27°COct 27°CNov 28°CDec 29°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Kilifi weather through the year

Kilifi - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: June, July, August, September.

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FAQ - Kilifi weather

What is the weather like in Kilifi today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 24° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kilifi?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.