Kenya
Best Time to Visit
Mombasa
Visit in January — score 85/100 · avg high 98°F · 5 rainy days
What matters most for your trip to Mombasa?
See how the best month changes based on your travel style
Opens the interactive planner with Mombasa pre-loaded
Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
#1February
#2March
April
May
June
July
August
#3September
October
November
December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 82° | 98° | 72° | 5 | 19 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 85 | 83° | 100° | 73° | 4 | 17 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 61 | 83° | 99° | 74° | 16 | 63 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 45 | 80° | 94° | 72° | 30 | 153 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 46 | 78° | 88° | 70° | 31 | 251 | 11.8h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 43 | 76° | 85° | 67° | 22 | 89 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 70 | 75° | 86° | 66° | 12 | 46 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| August | 78 | 76° | 87° | 67° | 8 | 33 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| September | 70 | 77° | 90° | 68° | 13 | 51 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 46 | 79° | 93° | 69° | 24 | 94 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 48 | 80° | 94° | 71° | 30 | 119 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 54 | 81° | 95° | 72° | 20 | 80 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 92°F
- Low
- 70°F
- Rain days
- 22/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Mombasa (September, October, November) brings average highs of 92°F and lows of 70°F, with about 22 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Summer
- Score
- 75/100
- High
- 98°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Mombasa (December, January, February) brings average highs of 98°F and lows of 72°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 75/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 85/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 94°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Mombasa (March, April, May) brings average highs of 94°F and lows of 72°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Winter
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 66°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Mombasa (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 66°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 78/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
Book Your Trip to Mombasa
We may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to visit Mombasa?
Is Mombasa expensive in summer?
What is the weather like in Mombasa in December?
When is the cheapest time to visit Mombasa?
Fine-Tune Your Mombasa Trip
Want more control? Adjust the exact weight of every factor — temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost — with interactive sliders and see scores update in real time.