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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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Planning a city trip to Mombasa?

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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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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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