Mombasa Weather

The Weather in Mombasa is Warm and Gorgeous Virtually All Year Round

Mombasa weather is gorgeous virtually all year round. Mombasa's beautiful tropical beaches, palm groves and unique tourist attractions can be enjoyed all year round.

Need a Doze of Sunshine?

Because Mombasa is sunny, warm and humid most of the time, it is great place to head for fix of sunshine away from harsh winters...

Sub-zero temperatures always dampen my spirit - it is cold and gray, the trees are bare and there is no sunshine. Mombasa is a great place to escape these dreadful wintry conditions and get yourself a skin tan.

Best Time to Visit

During the months of December to March, you can experience some discomfort from the heat and humidity.

April and May are the rainiest months although the "short rains" occur in October and November.

You are assured of 8 hours of daylight over the entire year although the wet months are rather cloudy. However, if you want to make the most of your safari, it is advisable to avoid both wet seasons.

That said, planning to visit Mombasa does have its advantages though...

The vegetation is remarkably lush and, because this is not the tourism peak season, the cost of accommodation and other items is appreciably down. The Mombasa hotels are also less crowded and the hotel staff less harried and friendlier.

Packing List

The weather in Mombasa is largely consistent. So, temperatures vary very little, ranging from 24°C to 31°C (75.2°F to 87.8°F), even during the rainy season.

To make the most of the weather in Mombasa, these items should feature on your packing list.

• A good digital camera and lots of memory cards to enable you to immortalize your warm Mombasa trip. If your camera voltage isn't 240v or doesn't have English plugs, please remember to carry a converter

• Sunscreen lotion

• Plenty of summer clothes - shorts, short-sleeved and sleeveless cotton tops, t-shirts and dresses

• A light jacket

• Jeans!

• Swimsuit. Even though you can get one at the swim shop opposite the Nakumatt supermarket in Nyali, it will be quite costly

• Sandals

• Flip flops

• Sunglasses

• Straw hat or cap to keep the sun at bay

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