Mombasa · WinterMonth summary
Mombasa weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
67% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mombasa in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Mombasa. January remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Mombasa in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Mombasa enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 86°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 88°F | 27% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 88°F | 52% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 84°F | 90% | 0.4in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 82°F | 76% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 81°F | 68% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ July | 73°F | 79°F | 71% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 73°F | 79°F | 70% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 73°F | 81°F | 70% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 82°F | 65% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 84°F | 76% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 77°F | 86°F | 67% | 0.1in | 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 December, Mombasa averages 86°F, 67% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -38%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mombasa in December
Is December a good time to visit Mombasa?
December is an acceptable time for Mombasa (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa in December?
Yes, 67% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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