Kenya (Mombasa) · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonKenya · Africa
Max Temp
28.4°C
Min Temp
21.7°C
Sunshine
7.2 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
25.7°C
Rainfall
43.5 mm
Humidity
79%
Avg Temp
24.7°C
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is among the best months in Kenya (Mombasa): only 5 rain days, 28°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 25°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 44 mm total. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Kühle Trockenzeit: Angenehme 24–27°C, weniger Touristenmassen, die Dhau-Boote vor der Küste aktiv. Besuche im Tsavo-Nationalpark in idealen Bedingungen.
Packing list for Kenya (Mombasa) in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Kenya (Mombasa)?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Kenya (Mombasa) (Climate Score: 81/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Kenya (Mombasa) in August?
- In August, Kenya (Mombasa) sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Mombasa) in August?
- In August, Kenya (Mombasa) receives an average of 44 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Kenya (Mombasa) get in August?
- Kenya (Mombasa) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in August — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kenya (Mombasa) in August?
- Water temperature in Kenya (Mombasa) in August averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
