Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Mombasa, Kenya Average Monthly Weather
Weather score73Very good annual avg
Best months: February, January, September
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 8.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1115mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
1115mm
Annual total
Sun
8.1h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
73
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mombasa, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July28°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July77mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Mombasa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July6.8 hours average sun
July is below Mombasa's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July26°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaFebruary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July74 weather score
July scores above Mombasa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.