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Mombasa

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Mombasa month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mombasa are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and April the wettest (about 273 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.425.33911.3
February30.825.42211.3
March30.925.78110.9
April29.125.12739.4
May27.924.52539.3
June27.123.811110.4
July26.423.18310.6
August26.623.06610.8
September27.323.37211.1
October28.224.011111.3
November29.124.412311.4
December30.124.911211.6

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What is being reported around Mombasa

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01 · Overview

Mombasa, in brief

Mombasa is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Mombasa took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mombasa

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mombasa

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mombasa

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mombasa

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mombasa

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mombasa

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mombasa

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Mombasa located and what are its coordinates?

Mombasa is situated in Kenya at geographic coordinates -4.0547, 39.6636 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mombasa?

Mombasa has a recorded population of approximately 1,208,333 and observes the Africa/Nairobi time zone (KES).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mombasa?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mombasa include en-KE, sw-KE, and the circulating currency is KES.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Mombasa?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Mombasa, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.