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Mombasa weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mombasa in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Mombasa in January: 30°C and 11.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Mombasa in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Mombasa Even in winter, Mombasa enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 25°C | 30°C | 29% | 1.3 | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 31°C | 27% | 0.8 | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 31°C | 52% | 2.6 | 11.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 29°C | 90% | 9.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 28°C | 76% | 8.2 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 27°C | 68% | 3.7 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 23°C | 26°C | 71% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 26°C | 70% | 2.1 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 27°C | 70% | 2.4 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 28°C | 65% | 3.6 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 76% | 4.1 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 25°C | 30°C | 67% | 3.6 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Mombasa averages 30°C, 29% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mombasa in January
Is January a good time to visit Mombasa?
January is an excellent time to visit Mombasa (score 8.2/10). With 30°C, 11.6h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mombasa in January?
With 30°C and 11.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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