Best Time to Visit Mombasa
Kenya · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, July to September is the best time to visit Mombasa. February is the hottest month, with average highs of 36°C (97°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 21°C (70°F). The rainy season runs over April to May and November; May is the wettest month with about 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain. November is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Mombasa weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°C 95°F | 24°C 76°F | 20 mm | 5 | 69% | 6.2 | Fair 5.8 |
| February | 36°C 97°F | 25°C 76°F | 17 mm | 3 | 67% | 5.9 | Fair 5.3 |
| March | 35°C 94°F | 25°C 77°F | 65 mm | 13 | 72% | 6.3 | Fair 4.7 |
| April | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 76°F | 150 mm | 24 | 80% | 5.2 | Poor 2.6 |
| May | 30°C 85°F | 23°C 74°F | 243 mm | 23 | 83% | 5.2 | Poor 3.4 |
| June | 29°C 84°F | 22°C 71°F | 81 mm | 14 | 79% | 6.5 | Good 6.6 |
| July | 29°C 84°F | 21°C 70°F | 43 mm | 10 | 76% | 6.4 | Excellent 8.3 |
| August | 30°C 86°F | 21°C 71°F | 32 mm | 9 | 74% | 7.3 | Excellent 8.2 |
| September | 31°C 88°F | 22°C 71°F | 51 mm | 8 | 72% | 8.3 | Good 7.9 |
| October | 32°C 90°F | 23°C 73°F | 92 mm | 13 | 74% | 7.7 | Fair 5.2 |
| November | 33°C 91°F | 24°C 74°F | 121 mm | 20 | 77% | 6.8 | Poor 2.5 |
| December | 33°C 92°F | 24°C 75°F | 78 mm | 16 | 76% | 6.8 | Poor 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
The best time to visit Mombasa is July to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Mombasa?
February is the hottest month in Mombasa, with an average high of 36°C (97°F).
What is the coldest month in Mombasa?
July is the coldest month in Mombasa, with an average low of 21°C (70°F).
What is the rainiest month in Mombasa?
May is the wettest month, with about 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 17 mm (0.7 in).
When is the rainy season in Mombasa?
The rainy season in Mombasa is April to May and November.
Nearby destinations
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- Nairobi442 km · best January and June to September
- Dodoma494 km · best May to July
- Kakamega728 km · best January and February
- Mwanza770 km · best June and July
- Kampala925 km · best January to February and July
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