July · Kenya
Best time to visit Mombasa in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mombasa in July
Average temperature 23°C, 83 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
July in Mombasa scores 8.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mombasa's Swahili old town, dhow harbour and Indian Ocean beaches make it Kenya's coastal capital.
July in Mombasa — reliably good (7th best month)
With 23°C (74°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Mombasa — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mombasa in July?
- In July, Mombasa averages 23°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Mombasa?
- July earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mombasa in July?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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