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Mombasa weather forecast — today & tomorrow

27°

Clear sky

High: 28° · Low: 23° · Feels like 29°

Rain expected around 08:00. Gusts up to 43 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 20% 27°
16:00 15% 27°
17:00 6% 26°
18:00 · 26°
19:00 · 25°
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00:00 · 24°
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08:00 · 25°
09:00 · 26°
10:00 · 27°
11:00 · 27°
12:00 · 28°
13:00 · 28°
14:00 · 27°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    31° / 26°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 20%
    Wind
    19 km/h S
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    6:29 / 18:25

Details

Air quality
30 Fair
PM2.5 9 · PM10 12

Mombasa's Climate

Mombasa lies right on the Indian Ocean coast in south-eastern Kenya, just south of the equator, giving it a hot, humid coastal tropical climate that varies little in temperature and mostly by rainfall. Being in the Southern Hemisphere, the hottest spell falls in January–March with daytime highs of 30–33°C; the main "long rains" run from April to June bringing heavy showers, while the "short rains" arrive around October–December. A cooler, drier stretch from June to September, shaped by the south-east monsoon, is the most pleasant time of year. Sea breezes and high humidity are a constant.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mombasa?

July to September is most comfortable: drier and cooled by the south-east monsoon, with daytime temperatures around 27–29°C, ideal for the beach.

What are the hottest months in Mombasa?

January to March are hottest and most humid, with daytime highs usually 30–33°C and high humidity that feels muggy.

When is the rainy season in Mombasa?

The "long rains" run from April to June with heavy showers, while the "short rains" typically arrive from October to December.

Does Mombasa have four seasons like temperate regions?

No, being near the equator it stays hot and fairly even year-round; its "seasons" are defined by wetter and drier periods rather than by temperature.

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