Climate of Mombasa, Coast, Kenya
Point-value climate at Mombasa (Coast, Kenya). Population approximately 882,000.
Located in Coast, Kenya, Mombasa has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 882,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in March, with rainfall varying from 16 mm / 0.6 in (February) to 283 mm / 11.1 in (May) — about 1152 mm / 45.4 in across the year. Mombasa is the capital of Coast. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mombasa's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C81°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.2°C82.8°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 27.5°C81.5°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25°C77°F | 97 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mombasa?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February. Mombasa's warmest month is March at an average of 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and its driest month is February with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mombasa?
Mombasa, in Coast, Kenya, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in July to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 1152 mm / 45.4 in, with the wettest month being May (283 mm / 11.1 in) and the driest February (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Mombasa in March?
The average temperature in Mombasa in March is 28.2°C / 82.8°F, with rainfall of about 54 mm / 2.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mombasa?
The driest month in Mombasa is February, with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Mombasa?
The wettest month in Mombasa is May, with approximately 283 mm / 11.1 in of average monthly rainfall.