Best time to visit Mombasa

Q: When is the best time to visit Mombasa?

The best time to visit Mombasa is June, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Mombasa?

The hottest time of year in Mombasa is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Mombasa?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Mombasa with 275mm on average. There are normally 19 days in May with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Mombasa?

The sunniest time of year in Mombasa is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Mombasa?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mombasa in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Mombasa?

The best time to visit Mombasa is June, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

32
Jan
32
Feb
32
Mar
31
Apr
29
May
28
Jun
28
Jul
28
Aug
29
Sep
29
Oct
31
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
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9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
8
Jun
7
Jul
8
Aug
9
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Mombasa?

The hottest time of year in Mombasa is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Mombasa?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Mombasa with 275mm on average. There are normally 19 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mombasa?

The sunniest time of year in Mombasa is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Mombasa?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mombasa in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.