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Mombasa in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Mombasa in January 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Mombasa in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +88°F and approximately 2 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 25 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
27 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mombasa has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Mombasa in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +90°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.

Is Mombasa warm or cold in January?

Mombasa is typically hot in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

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

Climate in Mombasa in January

Mombasa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+88°F+88°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
60 mm25 mm15 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%75%74%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
222725
Rainy days
721
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 25 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mombasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Mombasa is amazing in January with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 January in Mombasa?

This is the weather in Mombasa in January 2023:
1 January
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+89°F
2 January
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+90°F
3 January
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+90°F
4 January
☀️
+91°F
5 January
☁️
+90°F
6 January
☀️
+91°F
7 January
☁️
+90°F
8 January
☀️
+91°F
9 January
☀️
+90°F
10 January
☁️
+89°F
11 January
🌧️
+89°F
12 January
☀️
+89°F
13 January
☀️
+91°F
14 January
☁️
+90°F
15 January
☀️
+91°F
16 January
☀️
+90°F
17 January
☀️
+90°F
18 January
☀️
+91°F
19 January
☁️
+88°F
20 January
☁️
+89°F
21 January
☁️
+88°F
22 January
☁️
+89°F
23 January
☁️
+90°F
24 January
☁️
+90°F
25 January
☀️
+91°F
26 January
☀️
+87°F
27 January
☀️
+88°F
28 January
☀️
+88°F
29 January
☀️
+88°F
30 January
☀️
+88°F
31 January
☀️
+90°F
In January 2023 Mombasa had 20 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+89°F) and the highest in 1988 (+93°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 219 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mombasa in January:

Is January a good time to visit Mombasa?

January is a really good time to go to Mombasa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mombasa.

Can you sunbathe in Mombasa in January?

Absolutely, January is hot in Mombasa. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Mombasa rainy in January?

Mombasa is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Mombasa in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mombasa in January, 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.