Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Mombasa, Kenya in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, 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
January32°C average high
January 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
January31mm average rain
January is one of Mombasa's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January8.5 hours average sun
January 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
January28°C average sea
January is close to Mombasa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
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
January78 weather score
January 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.