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When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
In general the best time to visit Mombasa is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in March and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, August, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mombasa in different months
This is the average weather in Mombasa for each month based on historic data:
January, February usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during February.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 261 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 203 mm in May.
Climate in Mombasa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mombasa for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +34°C | +35°C | +32°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +32°C | +33°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +32°C | +30°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +20°C | +20°C | +20°C | +20°C | +21°C | +22°C | +23°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +29°C | +31°C | +31°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 74 | 76 | 81 | 83 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 25 | 15 | 55 | 135 | 203 | 91 | 77 | 65 | 54 | 76 | 73 | 60 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Mombasa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mombasa is March with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Mombasa during the whole year:
Mombasa achieves its warmest water temperature in April, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +25°C in average.
When can you swim in Mombasa?
You can swim in Mombasa from January to December:
- In January - May the water is very warm (28°C);
- In June - November the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mombasa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mombasa is May with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mombasa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 15 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 27 rainy days and 203 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mombasa:
What is the hottest month in Mombasa?
The hottest month in Mombasa is March with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Mombasa?
The coldest month in Mombasa is June with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Mombasa worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Mombasa in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is March with +32°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Mombasa?
if you're looking to visit Mombasa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 15 mm of rain.
Other cities in Kenya
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Monthly weather in Mombasa
Source of the data
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, 2023.
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.