Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th is one of the wettest days of the year in Mombasa — historically, there's a 94% chance of rain, as the long rains season is in full swing. Temperatures stay steamy regardless, with an average high of 86° and low of 76°. The date's extremes range from a sweltering 93° in 1987 down to a relatively mild 73° overnight in 1969.
Mombasa is a consistently hot, tropical city — its all-time record high of 97° was set on February 27, 2007, near the peak of the year's warmest stretch. Even the coldest day on record, 65° on September 24, 1996, is what most places would call a pleasant afternoon. The wettest single day ever recorded dumped 7.29 inches on May 22, 1992, a reminder of just how intense the long rains can get.
Mombasa stays warm year-round, with average highs ranging from a peak of 89° in mid-February down to a cooler — but still comfortable — 79° in early July. The wettest period runs late April through May, averaging over 1.6 inches per week, so travelers looking to stay dry should aim for the drier spells of January–February or September–October. If you want the best of both worlds — warm but not oppressively wet — February is your sweet spot.