Mombasa weather in October (Coast Region, Kenya)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Mombasa this October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Mombasa typically brings very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Mombasa in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 275 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mombasa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 275 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in October

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

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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