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Mombasa in September: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Mombasa in September is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 31 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
78/100 · #2
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#3
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#11
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Family
Mombasa · SeptemberPhoto: Letherian3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 31 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 72 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 29 | 21 | 8 | 31 | 6.3 | 73 | 4.1 | 25 | 80 |
| September (selected) | 31 | 21 | 8 | 42 | 7.2 | 72 | 3.9 | 26 | 78 |
| October | 32 | 22 | 11 | 79 | 7.5 | 73 | 3.3 | 27 | 67 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (78/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | +2 | -1.2 °C | -0.6 °C | +0.5 | -10.8 mm | -0.9 h | +1.4 % | +0.2 m/s | -0.3 °C |
| October | -11 | +1.1 °C | +0.9 °C | +3.6 | +36.5 mm | +0.3 h | +0.8 % | -0.6 m/s | +0.8 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mombasa in September?
The average daily high is around 31 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Mombasa in September?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa in September?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 42 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. September is one of them.