Mombasa County weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Mombasa County: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 60% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (83°F). It is the wettest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Mombasa, the largest city in Mombasa County. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Mombasa County?
least pleasant month Weather score 52/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Mombasa County. For better conditions, consider Jun–Sep, Jan.
Does it rain a lot in Mombasa County in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 217 mm (8.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Mombasa County in May?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Mombasa County weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 24 mm | 53% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| February | 34°C (94°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm | 52% | 29°C (85°F) | fair |
| March | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 62 mm | 52% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| April | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 129 mm | 59% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 217 mm | 60% | 28°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm | 52% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm | 50% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm | 45% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm | 38% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 98 mm | 43% | 27°C (81°F) | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 104 mm | 47% | 28°C (82°F) | fair |
| December | 32°C (90°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm | 48% | 29°C (84°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months