Best Time to Visit Mombasa
Typically, the weather in Mombasa is similar to that of other parts in Kenya and, more specifically, the East African coast, although Mombasa being a coastal city, it tends to be more humid. As with other areas in Eastern Africa, Mombasa has two weather seasons, the longest rain season of which is in April and May, and dusting off in June till October which is the most recognized Best Time to Visit Mombasa, during which the time you can expect heavy rain in the afternoon, but it does not rain all-day nor every day of the week, You have hours of abundant sunshine, overcast and also a few days of rain-break.
The short rains in Mombasa begin in November and last until the end of December followed by the shorter hot-dry season of January and February. When Choosing the Best Time to Visit Mombasa, one should consider different climate factors such as varying precipitation, temperatures, humidity levels and of course the adventure experiences depending on your seasonal month of travel. Average temperatures in Mombasa vary only slightly over the course of the year, January and February with parts of March being the warmest months averaging 32 degrees Celsius during the day and the coolest months being June, July, and August with an average day temperature of 27 Celsius, Nighttime temperatures average from 22-25 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can be quite high, and few visitors may not tolerate the levels very well, which range from 80% to 85% year-round but highly favored by those escaping the harsh winters of Europe and North America.
Many of the Tourist activities in Mombasa are aquatic, and the water temperatures are quite comfortable during the cooler months of the dry season, the beach holidays on Mombasa sandy beaches can be warm with blowing winds from the sea and thus attributing to advantages of this period preferred as the Best Time to Visit Mombasa, however Some marine life is present only during certain times of the year and at Enclose Africa Safaris we can further guide you as to the best time to visit Mombasa for the aquatic life experiences based on your personal preference for aquatic species and behaviors. For example, Humpback whales migrate through the area of the ocean bordering Mombasa from the end of June to December, and for anglers, the Best Time to Visit Mombasa is between August to October which gives you the chance to catch an enormous yellowfin tuna Marlins, all three species, are best fished from December to March.
For scuba divers and snorkelers, the Best Time to Visit Mombasa is between October to March ideal to explore the marine life of Mombasa.