Mombasa weather in January
January in Mombasa: sweltering, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Mombasa · #69 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mombasa climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Mombasa in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Mombasa?
- January in Mombasa: sweltering, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Mombasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Mombasa in January?
- In January, Mombasa averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 25°C, with about 26.3 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mombasa in January?
- Mombasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in January.