Mombasa Weather in January

What's the weather like in Mombasa (Kenya) in January 2024?

The climate in Mombasa during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

January is in the summer in Mombasa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Mombasa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32°C 89.6°F
Nightly temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Average temperature 27.6°C 81.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 28.3°C 83°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average January is the 2nd 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.

January temperatures in Mombasa

Mombasa average temperature in January

January rainfall

Mombasa average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Mombasa average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mombasa in January 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in January

UV index Best time to go?

Mombasa weather stats

Mombasa weather statistics
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
Map showing location of Mombasa (-4.05466, 39.66359) Mombasa map pin © Google

Top Kenya locations