Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Mombasa with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°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 October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Mombasa with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Mombasa will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°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 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, 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 October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
135 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 October a good time to visit Mombasa?
After some sun? Then October 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 October
With 39°C, Mombasa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Mombasa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Mombasa
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Daily Precipitation in October in Mombasa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Mombasa.
Daily UV Index in October in Mombasa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Mombasa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Mombasa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Mombasa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October 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 October for Mombasa
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Mombasa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in October in Mombasa
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October in Mombasa was hot and humid, but not unbearable. There were showers, but they were refreshing and short-lived. The sunsets were breathtaking and the warmth gave the evenings a romantic feel.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Mombasa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mombasa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
