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Mombasa in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Mombasa in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 32 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
67/100 · #5
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#6
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: none
Mombasa · OctoberPhoto: Letherian3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 73 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31 | 21 | 8 | 42 | 7.2 | 72 | 3.9 | 26 | 78 |
| October (selected) | 32 | 22 | 11 | 79 | 7.5 | 73 | 3.3 | 27 | 67 |
| November | 32 | 23 | 18 | 106 | 7.2 | 76 | 2.3 | 28 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +11 | -1.1 °C | -0.9 °C | -3.6 | -36.5 mm | -0.3 h | -0.8 % | +0.6 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| November | -14 | +0.4 °C | +0.9 °C | +7 | +27.5 mm | -0.3 h | +3.4 % | -0.9 m/s | +1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mombasa in October?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 22 °C.
Can you swim in Mombasa in October?
The sea is about 27 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa in October?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 79 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. October is not among them.