City Trips Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit Mombasa for a city trip is July, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Mombasa
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 41Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 28 |
February | 41Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 25 |
March | 32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 81 |
April | 26Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 157 |
May | 34Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 26° | 211 |
June | 56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 85 |
July | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 52 |
August | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 49 |
September | 61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 47 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 84 |
November | 38Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 106 |
December | 37Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 74 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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