When is the best time to visit Mombasa?

The most comfortable stretch is January to March and June, when average highs run 81 to 87 degrees F with 9 to 20 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 87 degrees F on average, and July the coolest at 79 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Mombasa?

April, with roughly 27 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 9. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Mombasa?

July averages 79 degrees F by day and 74 degrees F at night, and January averages 86 degrees F and 78 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Mombasa?

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Mombasa: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Mombasa

The most comfortable months in Mombasa are January to March and June, with average daytime highs of 81 to 87°F and 9 to 20 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month, averaging 87°F, and July the coolest at 79°F. April sees the most rain, around 27 days, while February is the driest with about 9.

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Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Mombasa: common questions

When is the best time to visit Mombasa?: The most comfortable stretch is January to March and June, when average highs run 81 to 87°F with 9 to 20 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 87°F on average, and July the coolest at 79°F.
What is the rainiest month in Mombasa?: April, with roughly 27 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 9. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Mombasa?: July averages 79°F by day and 74°F at night, and January averages 86°F and 78°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Mombasa?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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