Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mombasa Climate
Mombasa is a city in Kenya (37) with a population of about 1,208,333. Its average annual temperature is 26.1°C (79°F), with roughly 1055 mm of rain per year.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1055
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Mombasa Climate
Mombasa has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and receives about 1055 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1055
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 28 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 14 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 48 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 159 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 256 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 93 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 76 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 65 mm |
| September | 25° / 76° | 59 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 96 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 93 mm |
| December | 27° / 81° | 68 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mombasa
The most comfortable months to visit Mombasa are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 20°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mombasa are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mombasa, Kenya has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C and about 1055 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Mombasa average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.