Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Mombasa, Kenya in December
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
65mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
73
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mombasa, Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December32°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December65mm average rain
December 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
December8.5 hours average sun
December is brighter than Mombasa's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
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
December73 weather score
December 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.