Mombasa weather in January (Coast Region, Kenya)

What is the weather forecast for Mombasa in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Mombasa during January to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 32°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Mombasa in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. You can typically expect 5 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 272 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mombasa climate page with graphs.

 

Mombasa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 272 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in January

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mombasa.

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