October · Kenya
Best time to visit Mombasa in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mombasa in October
Average temperature 26°C, 61 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Mombasa scores 9.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.
October in Mombasa — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
With 26°C (79°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Mombasa at 9.1/10 (5th of 12), just behind January at 9.8/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mombasa in October?
- In October, Mombasa averages 26°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Mombasa?
- October earns a 9.1/10 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 October?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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