Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Mombasa with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mombasa in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Mombasa with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Mombasa will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Mombasa is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 281 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Mombasa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Mombasa in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
281 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Mombasa?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Mombasa. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Mombasa in May
With 36°C, Mombasa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Mombasa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Mombasa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Mombasa
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Daily Precipitation in May in Mombasa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Mombasa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Mombasa.
Daily UV Index in May in Mombasa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Mombasa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Mombasa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Mombasa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Mombasa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Mombasa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Mombasa
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Average Weather in Mombasa by Month
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