Weather radar Mombasa
Real-time precipitation radar · Küstenprovinz · Kenya
Mombasa climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Mombasa shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33.1° | 33.9° | 34° | 31.6° | 30.3° | 29.1° | 28.3° | 28.7° | 29.6° | 30.8° | 31.8° | 32.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25.2° | 25.4° | 25.8° | 25.5° | 24.8° | 23.4° | 22.6° | 22.4° | 22.9° | 23.8° | 24.9° | 25.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 10 | 52 | 178 | 91 | 64 | 46 | 39 | 38 | 86 | 97 | 92 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 20 |
| Sunshine hours | 339 | 312 | 337 | 275 | 303 | 313 | 328 | 334 | 330 | 339 | 333 | 346 |
| Humidity | 75% | 73% | 74% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 80% | 79% |
Best time to visit Mombasa
The best time to visit Mombasa is typically February. In this month the average high is 33.9°C, precipitation is 10 mm and sunshine duration is 312 hours. The annual average high is 31.1°C, total annual precipitation is 820 mm (183 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3889 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mombasa
How up to date is the weather radar for Mombasa?
The weather radar for Mombasa is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Mombasa?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Mombasa: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Mombasa?
The thunderstorm potential for Mombasa is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Mombasa.
What is the climate like in Mombasa?
Mombasa has an annual average high of 31.1°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 34°C), the coldest August (avg low 22.4°C). The wettest month is April with 178 mm, the driest February with 10 mm. Total annual precipitation is 820 mm (183 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3889 hours.
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