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Mombasa in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Mombasa in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 33 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
53/100 · #9
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#9
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Mombasa · DecemberPhoto: Letherian3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 33 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 32 | 23 | 18 | 106 | 7.2 | 76 | 2.3 | 28 | 53 |
| December (selected) | 33 | 23 | 16 | 74 | 7.2 | 75 | 2.5 | 28 | 53 |
| January | 34 | 24 | 5 | 26 | 7.4 | 70 | 3.1 | 28 | 67 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (53/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | ±0 | -0.8 °C | -0.5 °C | +2.6 | +31.9 mm | ±0 h | +1 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.5 °C |
| January | +14 | +1.6 °C | +0.2 °C | -10.5 | -48.2 mm | +0.2 h | -5.4 % | +0.6 m/s | -0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mombasa in December?
The average daily high is around 33 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Mombasa in December?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa in December?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 74 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Mombasa?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Mombasa. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.