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Mombasa in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Mombasa in March is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 34 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
52/100 · #11
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#7
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: none
Mombasa · MarchPhoto: Letherian3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 34 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 71 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 36 | 24 | 3 | 17 | 7.8 | 67 | 2.9 | 28 | 66 |
| March (selected) | 34 | 24 | 13 | 64 | 7.6 | 71 | 2.4 | 29 | 52 |
| April | 31 | 24 | 24 | 149 | 6.9 | 80 | 2.8 | 29 | 50 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (52/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +14 | +1.3 °C | -0.5 °C | -9.7 | -46.7 mm | +0.2 h | -4.1 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.9 °C |
| April | -2 | -3 °C | -0.4 °C | +10.8 | +85.2 mm | -0.7 h | +8.5 % | +0.4 m/s | +0.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mombasa in March?
The average daily high is around 34 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Mombasa in March?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa in March?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 64 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. March is not among them.