When is the best time to go to Mombasa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mombasa, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Mombasa
Mombasa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mombasa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 31mm | 9.1hrs | 13.1hrs | 28°C |
January is a reasonably dry, humid month in Mombasa and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Mombasa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Mombasa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Mombasa with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 17mm | 10hrs | 12.9hrs | 28°C |
February in Mombasa is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mombasa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Mombasa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mombasa with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 62mm | 9.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in March in Mombasa is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mombasa.
March is in the fall / autumn in Mombasa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mombasa with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 178mm | 8.2hrs | 12.7hrs | 29°C |
Mombasa's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mombasa for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Mombasa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mombasa with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 274mm | 6.8hrs | 12.7hrs | 28°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Mombasa and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mombasa.
May is in the fall / autumn in Mombasa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mombasa with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 96mm | 8hrs | 13.1hrs | 27°C |
The climate in Mombasa during June can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mombasa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Mombasa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mombasa with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 77mm | 7.2hrs | 12.9hrs | 26°C |
July in Mombasa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mombasa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Mombasa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mombasa with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 64mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs | 25°C |
The weather in August in Mombasa is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mombasa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Mombasa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mombasa with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 66mm | 9hrs | 12.7hrs | 26°C |
Mombasa's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mombasa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Mombasa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mombasa with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Mombasa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 88mm | 9.2hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Mombasa and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mombasa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Mombasa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mombasa with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 98mm | 9.7hrs | 13.1hrs | 28°C |
Hot, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Mombasa during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mombasa.
November is in the spring in Mombasa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mombasa with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 65mm | 9hrs | 12.9hrs | 28°C |
December in Mombasa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mombasa.
December is in the summer in Mombasa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mombasa with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Mombasa weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 32.5°C 90.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 274mm 10.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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