When to go · Mombasa

Mombasa in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mid-Apr–late May (long rains), Oct–Nov (short rains).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Kenya overall
Prices: Medium; Kenya overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mombasa

Listed as a month to avoid: Mid-Apr–late May (long rains), Oct–Nov (short rains).

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MombasaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 days
Coast, Kenya · Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamufine
Humid year-round; the heaviest rain falls April–June and some coast hotels close in May.

Kenya overall: Short rains: afternoon showers, fewer visitors, parks still open.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mombasa, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Listed as a month to avoid: Mid-Apr–late May (long rains), Oct–Nov (short rains).

January: Inside Mombasa's best window: Dec–Mar, Jul–Oct.

Mombasa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.