Best Time to Visit Mombasa: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Mombasa: February, January.
- Best months for Mombasa: February, January.
- Peak season is February, January, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: October, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: April, May, June.
- The least pleasant month is April (score 5.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 31°C | 25°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 31°C | 26°C | 49 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 30°C | 25°C | 138 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 28°C | 25°C | 222 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 24°C | 92 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.2 |
| July | 26°C | 23°C | 69 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 26°C | 23°C | 49 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 27°C | 23°C | 43 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 76 mm | 16 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 66 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.8 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 45 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
The best months are February, January.
When is the rainy season in Mombasa?
The wettest months are April, May, June.