Mombasa Weather in December
Kenya · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high33°C (92°F)
Avg low24°C (75°F)
Rainfall78 mm (3.1 in)
RatingPoor 4.1/10
Expect very hot days in Mombasa in December: the average high is 33°C (92°F) and the average low is 24°C (75°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 16 days. Humidity averages 76%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Mombasa?
December is not the best time to visit Mombasa (4.1/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in July to September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 33°C (92°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (75°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
| Rainfall | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 16 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 49% |
| Daylight | 12.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.7 km/h |
| vs November | 1°C warmer than November, with 43 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Mombasa in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Mombasa weather in other months
Jan35°C / 24°C20 mmFairFeb36°C / 25°C17 mmFairMar35°C / 25°C65 mmFairApr32°C / 24°C150 mmPoorMay30°C / 23°C243 mmPoorJun29°C / 22°C81 mmGoodJul29°C / 21°C43 mmExcellentAug30°C / 21°C32 mmExcellentSep31°C / 22°C51 mmGoodOct32°C / 23°C92 mmFairNov33°C / 24°C121 mmPoorDec33°C / 24°C78 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit MombasaJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Cape Town21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Marrakesh20°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Agadir23°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Luxor24°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Aswan26°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Zanzibar30°C · 106 mm
- Dar es Salaam30°C · 140 mm
- Arusha28°C · 148 mm
- Nairobi27°C · 63 mm
- Dodoma31°C · 179 mm
- Kakamega26°C · 85 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.