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City Trips Potential

65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

July, August, September

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 29°C

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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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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Mombasa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Mombasa

When is the best time to visit Mombasa for city trips?

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The best time to visit Mombasa for city trips is typically in July, August, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Mombasa?

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Rainy season typically: April–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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