What is the weather like in Mombasa vs Zanzibar in May?

In May, Mombasa averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 145 mm.

Mombasa vs Zanzibar in May

Mombasa and Zanzibar are nearly tied in May — 76 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mombasa is hot, soaked, clean air; Zanzibar is hot, rainy, clean air.

Mombasa vs Zanzibar — May climate, side by side

	🇰🇪 Mombasa	🇹🇿 Zanzibar
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	33°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	30° / 25°
Rainfall	167 mm	145 mm
Rainy days	19	18
Humidity	81%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	33	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Mombasa 🇰🇪 Kenyahot, soaked, clean air · best February76
Zanzibar 🇹🇿 Tanzaniahot, rainy, clean air · best September75

Mombasa vs Zanzibar in May — FAQ

Is May better in Mombasa or Zanzibar?: Mombasa and Zanzibar are nearly tied in May — 76 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Mombasa is hot, soaked, clean air; Zanzibar is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Mombasa vs Zanzibar in May?: In May, Mombasa averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 145 mm.