Mombasa in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +27°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 8 rainy days with an average precipitation of 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mombasa has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Mombasa in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mombasa for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +27°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +22°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +28°C.
Is Mombasa warm or cold in August?
Mombasa is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +22°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the coolest months in Mombasa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Mombasa in August
Mombasa weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+20°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+30°C
Rainfall
77 mm
65 mm
54 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
80%
79%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
19
21
21
Rainy days
10
8
6
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 65 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Mombasa in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Mombasa is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Mombasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mombasa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 206 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Mombasa?
This is the weather in Mombasa in August 2023:
1 August
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+26°C
2 August
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+27°C
3 August
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+26°C
4 August
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+26°C
5 August
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+26°C
6 August
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+27°C
7 August
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+26°C
8 August
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+26°C
9 August
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+27°C
10 August
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+25°C
11 August
🌧️
+26°C
12 August
🌧️
+26°C
13 August
🌧️
+26°C
14 August
🌧️
+26°C
15 August
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+26°C
16 August
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+27°C
17 August
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+27°C
18 August
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+27°C
19 August
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+27°C
20 August
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+28°C
21 August
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+27°C
22 August
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+27°C
23 August
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+28°C
24 August
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+27°C
25 August
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+27°C
26 August
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+27°C
27 August
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+27°C
28 August
🌧️
+27°C
29 August
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+27°C
30 August
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+28°C
31 August
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+28°C
In August 2023 Mombasa had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Mombasa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Mombasa in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+27°C) and the highest in 2021 (+30°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 30 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 185 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mombasa in August:
Is August a good time to visit Mombasa?
It’s always a good time to visit Mombasa, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Mombasa in August?
August is warm in Mombasa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Mombasa rainy in August?
Mombasa is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Mombasa in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mombasa in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mombasa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.