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Mombasa in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Mombasa in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Mombasa in April 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Mombasa in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +86°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 15 rainy days with an average precipitation of 132 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
132 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mombasa has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Mombasa in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mombasa for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +88°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +84°F.

Is Mombasa warm or cold in April?

Mombasa is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +90°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Mombasa:

Climate in Mombasa in April

Mombasa weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+90°F+86°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+90°F
Rainfall
55 mm132 mm206 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%80%82%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
312
Cloudy days
211412
Rainy days
71517
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +90°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 132 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in March to 1 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Mombasa in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Mombasa is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Mombasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 80% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 127 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Mombasa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mombasa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 206 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Mombasa?

This is the weather in Mombasa in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+89°F
2 April
☁️
+89°F
3 April
☀️
+91°F
4 April
☀️
+91°F
5 April
☁️
+91°F
6 April
☁️
+91°F
7 April
☀️
+91°F
8 April
☀️
+92°F
9 April
☀️
+91°F
10 April
🌧️
+90°F
11 April
🌧️
+86°F
12 April
🌧️
+87°F
13 April
🌧️
+89°F
14 April
🌧️
+87°F
15 April
🌧️
+86°F
16 April
🌧️
+80°F
17 April
🌧️
+84°F
18 April
☀️
+89°F
19 April
🌧️
+89°F
20 April
🌧️
+83°F
21 April
🌧️
+84°F
22 April
🌧️
+85°F
23 April
🌧️
+87°F
24 April
☁️
+88°F
25 April
🌧️
+87°F
26 April
🌧️
+87°F
27 April
🌧️
+86°F
28 April
🌧️
+85°F
29 April
🌧️
+84°F
30 April
☀️
+85°F
In April 2023 Mombasa had 8 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Mombasa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Mombasa in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+87°F) and the highest in 2019 (+93°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 37 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 277 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mombasa in April:

Is April a good time to visit Mombasa?

It’s always a good time to visit Mombasa, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Mombasa in April?

April is warm in Mombasa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mombasa rainy in April?

Mombasa is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mombasa in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mombasa in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Kenya

Check out the weather for other cities in Kenya.

Monthly weather in Mombasa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mombasa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.