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The weather in December in Mombasa

It's hot in December in Mombasa with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

December is a good month to be in Mombasa for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Mombasa, Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2015, Mombasa reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Mombasa is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Mombasa

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mombasa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Mombasa New York
Average temperature 32°C 9°C
Max. temperature 33°C 12°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 95 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 11 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Mombasa with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mombasa is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Mombasa, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Mombasa

Temperature in December in Mombasa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Mombasa, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Mombasa

Total precipitation in December in Mombasa over the years

Daily UV index in December in Mombasa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mombasa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in Mombasa

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There was little rain and most days were clear. Sometimes, however, it gets too hot. Pay attention to sun protection!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Mombasa by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mombasa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.