Best Time to Visit Mombasa
Kenya · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Mombasa are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Mombasa sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in July (around 26°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1110mm — May is typically the wettest month (~253mm) and February the driest (~12mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
8/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
29°C
highest recorded · August 13
+1.3°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 25°C | 26mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 32° / 25°C | 12mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 31° / 25°C | 52mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 29° / 25°C | 172mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 28° / 24°C | 253mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 27° / 23°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 26° / 22°C | 80mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 22°C | 70mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 27° / 23°C | 54mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 28° / 23°C | 110mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 29° / 24°C | 94mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 30° / 25°C | 71mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Mombasa?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Mombasa are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Mombasa?
- February is typically the hottest month in Mombasa, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Mombasa?
- May is usually the wettest month, with around 253mm of precipitation.