Climate Insights for Mombasa Airport

The climate in Mombasa Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 947mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 175mm of rainfall. Mombasa Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Mombasa Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Mombasa Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 947mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 175mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 157mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Mombasa Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Mombasa Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Mombasa Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Mombasa Airport is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mombasa Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.