Mombasa weather in May
May in Mombasa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Mombasa · #378 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Mombasa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 149 mm / 5.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Mombasa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mombasa?
- May in Mombasa: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Mombasa on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Mombasa in May?
- In May, Mombasa averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 148.6 mm of rain over roughly 19.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mombasa in May?
- Mombasa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in May.