Mombasa weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – February
What is the weather like in Mombasa in February?
In February, Mombasa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mombasa.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 94 | 92 | 78 |
| Day | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Night | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 5 | 3 | 14 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min06:28 – 18:43
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on average
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Nairobi
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %77 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Mombasa in February: quick answers
Is Mombasa hot in February?
Yes. In February, Mombasa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Mombasa in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Mombasa in February?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)