May · Kenya
Best time to visit Mombasa in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mombasa in May
Average temperature 25°C, 258 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 258 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Mombasa scores 6.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 258 mm of rain, and roughly 21 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.
May in Mombasa — workable with trade-offs
May averages 25°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
258 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mombasa in May?
- In May, Mombasa averages 25°C, 258 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mombasa?
- May earns a 6.8/10 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 May?
- Expect about 258 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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