Mombasa Weather in January
Kenya · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high35°C (95°F)
Avg low24°C (76°F)
Rainfall20 mm (0.8 in)
RatingFair 5.8/10
Mombasa in January sees daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), dropping to about 24°C (76°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 12.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Mombasa?
January is a fair time to visit Mombasa (5.8/10) mainly because of the heat. For better weather, go in July to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 35°C (95°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (83°F) |
| Rainfall | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 54% |
| Daylight | 12.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 11 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C warmer than December, with 58 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Mombasa in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- 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
← DecemberBest time to visit MombasaFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Zanzibar30°C · 76 mm
- Dar es Salaam30°C · 115 mm
- Arusha29°C · 96 mm
- Nairobi28°C · 30 mm
- Dodoma29°C · 193 mm
- Kakamega27°C · 51 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.