Kenya · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Mombasa is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
February in Mombasa is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
March in Mombasa is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 172mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 253mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 117mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 70mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Mombasa is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 94mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Mombasa is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 71mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle