Generally, the weather in Mombasa is similar to the rest of Kenya, although the city itself tends to be more humid. January to March is the hottest and driest season, with the strong African sun shining all day long and creating daily temperatures around 32°C. Although humidity levels can be quite high, visitors from cooler countries will not complain about some winter sun!

Similarly, in East Africa, April and May, bring long rains, although this can sometimes push into early June depending on what the weather pattern does each year. During these months, you can expect heavy rains in the afternoon and although it does not rain every day, it will happen more often than not! Days are a gamble… some days with bright sunshine lighting the sky, and others completely overcast and grey!