Mombasa weather
At 10:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.7 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 87%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.7 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, JanOff season May
About Mombasa weather
Is it raining in Mombasa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM (2.7 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mombasa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Mombasa lately?
In the past 7 days, Mombasa had 6 rainy days and 31.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mombasa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mombasa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mombasa is Jun–Sep, Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 34°C (94°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Mombasa?
May is the wettest month, with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Mombasa?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Does Mombasa have a rainy season?
Yes. May is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep, Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Mombasa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months