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Mombasa in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Mombasa in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 34 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
67/100 · #5
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#2
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#6
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Mombasa · JanuaryPhoto: Letherian3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 34 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 5 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 70 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 33 | 23 | 16 | 74 | 7.2 | 75 | 2.5 | 28 | 53 |
| January (selected) | 34 | 24 | 5 | 26 | 7.4 | 70 | 3.1 | 28 | 67 |
| February | 36 | 24 | 3 | 17 | 7.8 | 67 | 2.9 | 28 | 66 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (67/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -14 | -1.6 °C | -0.2 °C | +10.5 | +48.2 mm | -0.2 h | +5.4 % | -0.6 m/s | +0.4 °C |
| February | -1 | +1.1 °C | +0.2 °C | -1.9 | -9.1 mm | +0.4 h | -2.6 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mombasa in January?
The average daily high is around 34 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Mombasa in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa in January?
The curated estimate is about 5 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 26 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. January is not among them.