Mombasa weather in August

August in Mombasa: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Mombasa · #117 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mombasa climate normals — August

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall37 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Mombasa in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Mombasa?
August in Mombasa: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Mombasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Mombasa in August?
In August, Mombasa averages a daily high of 26.9°C and a low of 22.5°C, with about 37.4 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mombasa in August?
Mombasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in August.

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