Kenya (Mombasa) · May
Low seasonKenya · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
MINMIN | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 6h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 7h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d15mm | 1d8mm | 3d51mm | 8d107mm | 12d226mm | 7d97mm | 6d50mm | 5d44mm | 5d54mm | 7d117mm | 7d121mm | 5d73mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Shoulder month between two peak travel months — lower prices with mostly good conditions.
May in Kenya (Mombasa) is generally manageable, but with 12 rain days it's not a reliably sunny month. Better conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 24°C at night (daily average: 26°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 12 rain days (226 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. The water is a warm 28°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Lange Regenzeit: Täglich Regen, die Vegetation explodiert in Grün. Preise stark reduziert.
Packing list for Kenya (Mombasa) in May
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Kenya (Mombasa)?
- May is not an optimal month for Kenya (Mombasa) (Score: 56/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, and December.
- How warm is it in Kenya (Mombasa) in May?
- In May, Kenya (Mombasa) sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 26°C.
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Mombasa) in May?
- In May, Kenya (Mombasa) receives an average of 226 mm of rain over 12 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Kenya (Mombasa) get in May?
- Kenya (Mombasa) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in May — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kenya (Mombasa) in May?
- Water temperature in Kenya (Mombasa) in May averages 28°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
