Weather in Mombasa in July

How July compares

July is the 12th warmest month of the year in Mombasa and ranks 109th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Mombasa is 4.5°C warmer by day and 9.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in July

The typical July day in Mombasa peaks at 26.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.2°C or more. About 95% of days top 25°C. Nights average 22.5°C; one night in ten drops to 21.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 28.8°C (2011-07-02) and the coldest night 20.3°C (2001-07-19).

Rain in July

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 17 days with 1 mm or more, 53 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2018 with 115 mm, the driest 2016 with 20 mm. Humidity averages 79%.

Sea temperature in July

The sea averages 25.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.3°C to 26.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in April (28.8°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:30 and sets about 18:25 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 57%.

Is July a good time to visit Mombasa?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Mombasa on our scoring are February, January, September; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm days, with little cooling overnight

July is Mombasa's coolest month, but that is relative: daytime temperatures average 4.5°C above London's July high. Days reach 25°C on 95% of occasions, so light summer clothing should be your default rather than something packed hopefully. Nights average 22.5°C, leaving evenings warm enough for lightweight clothes too. The catch is humidity at 79%, which can make the warmth feel sticky even without very high temperatures. Choose loose, breathable fabrics and accommodation where you can cool down comfortably at night. This is a sensible month if you dislike fierce heat, though it is not a cool-weather break and midday plans still call for shade and sun protection.

Plan around rain rather than expecting full days of sun

The main compromise is how often rain features, not a lack of warmth. With about 17 rainy days, it makes sense to keep outdoor plans movable and carry a light waterproof rather than assume each day will stay dry. Sunshine averages about 5.1 hours within 11.8 hours of daylight, so there is time for outdoor plans, but sunshine does not fill the day. These averages do not tell you when rain will arrive or how long each spell will last. Avoid building the holiday around uninterrupted sunbathing. July works better if you are happy to swim when conditions suit and change plans when the weather turns.