Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Mombasa, Kenya in August
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
64mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h 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
August28°C average high
August 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
August64mm average rain
August 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
August7.5 hours average sun
August sits close to Mombasa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August 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
August76 weather score
August 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.