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Mombasa Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Friday at 35° · coldest night Thursday at 23°

The short of it: Mombasa weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 25 °C (78 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 31 °C (88 °F). Today’s high 31 °C (88 °F), low 25 °C (78 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 2.6 mm (0.10 in). Warnings in force: moderate risk of thunder, tropical night. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:15 local time.

MOMBASA, Monday. — Thunderstorms are the word from the Mombasa station, with a high of 31° and a low of 25°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 31°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 35°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 23°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 14 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Mombasa brings highs near 31°, lows of 23° and about 102 mm of rain over the month. March is the warmest month here at 33°, July the coldest at 21°, and May the wettest with 296 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 17 min. The station stands 94 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy25°31°2 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy25°31°2 km/h–
6 AMOvercast25°31°3 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy26°32°3 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMPartly cloudy27°33°3 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMLight showers28°34°1 km/h0.3 mm
10 AMLight showers29°35°1 km/h0.4 mm
11 AMPartly cloudy30°37°5 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMLight showers31°36°8 km/h0.3 mm
1 PMThunderstorm30°35°10 km/h1.2 mm
2 PMOvercast31°36°11 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMPartly cloudy31°35°12 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy30°33°12 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy29°33°11 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear28°32°9 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear27°32°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast27°32°5 km/h–
9 PMOvercast26°32°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast26°32°2 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy26°32°1 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy26°32°1 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy26°32°2 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy26°32°2 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy25°31°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): thunderstorm, high 31°, low 25°, 2.6 mm of rain, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 5:56 AM, down 6:13 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today25°31°2.6 mm22 km/h12 h 17 min
Tuesday25°32°dry22 km/h12 h 17 min
Wednesday24°33°dry23 km/h12 h 18 min
Thursday23°33°dry24 km/h12 h 17 min
Friday25°35°0.2 mm21 km/h12 h 17 min
Saturday26°31°4.9 mm18 km/h12 h 17 min
Sunday25°32°6.3 mm22 km/h12 h 18 min

Warmest: Friday at 35°. Wettest: Sunday, 6.3 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 24 km/h.

The Almanac · Mombasa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Mombasa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 19 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 18 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 102 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Mombasa in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mombasa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°21 mm14 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February32°24°12 mm12 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
March33°24°48 mm12 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April32°24°156 mm13 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
May30°23°296 mm14 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
June29°22°89 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
July28°21°64 mm16 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
August28°21°56 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°57 mm15 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October30°22°121 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
November31°23°102 mm13 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
December32°24°60 mm12 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Mombasa

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mombasa today?

Right now it is 25 °C (78 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 31 °C (88 °F). Today’s high is 31 °C (88 °F) and tonight’s low 25 °C (78 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 2.6 mm (0.10 in) expected.

Will it rain in Mombasa this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 14 mm (0.55 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mombasa?

Yes: moderate risk of thunder; tropical night. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Mombasa?

March, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 21 °C (69 °F). The wettest month is May, with 296 mm (11.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mombasa?

July and August. July brings highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain; August highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and 56 mm (2.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mombasa?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 21 °C (69 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JomvuMombasa County10 km NW31°23°109 mm
MtwapaKilifi County16 km NE31°23°104 mm
MazerasKwale County16 km NW30°23°113 mm
MatugaKwale County16 km SW31°23°112 mm
KwaleKwale County27 km WSW29°21°130 mm
KaloleniKilifi County27 km N29°22°118 mm
UkundaKwale County29 km SSW31°23°106 mm
MariakaniKilifi County30 km NW30°22°110 mm

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