Dec → Feb
30 to 31°
nights 25°
- 12 rainy days · 56 mm
- sea 29°
When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
- Jan30°recommended
- Feb31°recommended
- Mar31°fair
- Apr29°not recommended
- May28°not recommended
- Jun27°fair
- Jul26°recommended
- Aug27°recommended
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct28°fair
- Nov29°fair
- Dec30°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Mombasa, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 25° | 36 mm | 8 d | 29° | ✓ |
| February | 31° | 25° | 22 mm | 7 d | 29° | ✓ |
| March | 31° | 26° | 78 mm | 15 d | 29° | |
| April | 29° | 25° | 254 mm | 26 d | 29° | |
| May | 28° | 25° | 250 mm | 23 d | 28° | |
| June | 27° | 24° | 97 mm | 19 d | 27° | |
| July | 26° | 23° | 83 mm | 22 d | 27° | ✓ |
| August | 27° | 23° | 65 mm | 22 d | 26° | ✓ |
| September | 27° | 23° | 70 mm | 20 d | 27° | ✓ |
| October | 28° | 24° | 93 mm | 20 d | 27° | |
| November | 29° | 24° | 130 mm | 24 d | 28° | |
| December | 30° | 25° | 110 mm | 20 d | 29° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Mombasa, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Mombasa) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
28 to 31°
nights 25 to 26°
- 21 rainy days · 194 mm
- sea 29°
Jun → Aug
26 to 27°
nights 23 to 24°
- 21 rainy days · 82 mm
- sea 27°
Sep → Nov
27 to 29°
nights 23 to 24°
- 21 rainy days · 98 mm
- sea 27°
Book early for December to February and July to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Mombasa, month by month
EventsHumpback whalesJuly to SeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
Diving & snorkelling: good conditions all twelve months.
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Mombasa, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- July to SeptemberHumpback whales
Humpback whales travel along the Kenyan coast from July to September, with whale-watching trips from Watamu and Diani.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended30°25° at night
- 36 mm · 8 d
- sea 29°
High season, book early
February
Recommended31°25° at night
- 22 mm · 7 d
- sea 29°
High season, book early
March
Fair31°26° at night
- 78 mm · 15 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended29°25° at night
- 254 mm · 26 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended28°25° at night
- 250 mm · 23 d
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair27°24° at night
- 97 mm · 19 d
- sea 27°
Low season, lower prices
July
Recommended26°23° at night
- 83 mm · 22 d
- sea 27°
High season, book early
August
Recommended27°23° at night
- 65 mm · 22 d
- sea 26°
High season, book early
September
Recommended27°23° at night
- 70 mm · 20 d
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair28°24° at night
- 93 mm · 20 d
- sea 27°
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair29°24° at night
- 130 mm · 24 d
- sea 28°
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended30°25° at night
- 110 mm · 20 d
- sea 29°
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (36 mm). The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
February. 31 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Rain stays light: 22 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
March. 31 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. Frequent rain: 78 mm over 15 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 254 mm of rain over 26 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 28 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 250 mm of rain over 23 days. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 97 mm over 19 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 83 mm over 22 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 65 mm over 22 days. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 70 mm over 20 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 28 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent but light showers: 93 mm over 20 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 130 mm over 24 days. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Frequent rain: 110 mm over 20 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
December to February and July to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 26 to 31 °C, with 17 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Mombasa).
Which month should you avoid in Mombasa?
April: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 254 mm over 26 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Mombasa).
What is the hottest month in Mombasa?
February, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mombasa).
What is the coldest month in Mombasa?
July, with 26 °C at best during the day and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mombasa).
What is the driest month in Mombasa?
February: 22 mm over 7 days of rain, against 254 mm in April, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Mombasa?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 26 to 29 °C depending on the month (warmest in January), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Mombasa).
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