Kenya (Mombasa) · December
Best travel monthTravel seasonKenya · Africa
Max Temp
31.9°C
Min Temp
24.6°C
Sunshine
7.7 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
27°C
Rainfall
73.4 mm
Humidity
79%
Avg Temp
27.8°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is among the best months in Kenya (Mombasa): only 5 rain days, 32°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 25°C at night (daily average: 28°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 73 mm total. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in December are ideal.
Kurze Regenzeit und Weihnachten: Schnelle Schauer nachmittags, danach wieder Sonne. Beliebteste Reisezeit für Kenianer selbst.
Packing list for Kenya (Mombasa) in December
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Kenya (Mombasa)?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Kenya (Mombasa) (Climate Score: 81/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Kenya (Mombasa) in December?
- In December, Kenya (Mombasa) sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 25°C, with a daily average of 28°C.
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Mombasa) in December?
- In December, Kenya (Mombasa) receives an average of 73 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Kenya (Mombasa) get in December?
- Kenya (Mombasa) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in December — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kenya (Mombasa) in December?
- Water temperature in Kenya (Mombasa) in December averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
