Where and when
Best time to visit Mombasa from India
Mombasa gives Indian travellers an Indian Ocean beach break with a long Gujarati and Swahili trading history: Fort Jesus and the Old Town on the island, Nyali and Diani sands either side, and Tsavo safaris a few hours inland.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹52,986 return (Mumbai, seen 11 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹54,284 from Mumbai.
Mombasa month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 35° / 24°C | 25 mm | – |
| February | Peak | 36° / 24°C | 15 mm | – |
| March | Shoulder | 34° / 24°C | 62 mm | – |
| April | Off-season | 31° / 24°C | 129 mm | – |
| May | Off-season | 29° / 23°C | 217 mm | – |
| June Madaraka Day (public holiday) | Shoulder | 29° / 22°C | 74 mm | – |
| July | Peak | 29° / 21°C | 36 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 30° / 21°C | 29 mm | ₹68k ● live ₹68k |
| September | Shoulder | 31° / 21°C | 38 mm | – |
| October Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day, public holiday) | Shoulder | 32° / 22°C | 98 mm | ₹53k ● live ₹55k |
| November | Off-season | 32° / 23°C | 104 mm | – |
| December Jamhuri Day (Independence Day, public holiday) | Peak | 33° / 24°C | 69 mm | ₹54k ● live ₹54k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Kenya Meteorological Department: long-rains outlook, climatology section (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Mombasa
- Jamhuri Day (Independence Day, public holiday) · 12 Dec. National holiday fixed in the Constitution; offices and banks shut. It opens the festive weeks when coast hotels run full, so book Nyali and Diani stays early. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day, public holiday) · 20 Oct. Public holiday fixed in the Constitution, in the dry, warm run-up to the short rains; offices close and Kenyan families head for the coast when it makes a long weekend. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Madaraka Day (public holiday) · 1 Jun. Public holiday fixed in the Constitution; offices and banks close. It falls at the tail of the long rains, when the coast is cooler, showery and quiet. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Mombasa by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Kenya, applied for online before travel (allow about 7 days). Online eTA (about US$30) at etakenya.go.ke, at least 3 days before travel.
Mombasa: questions
What is the best time to visit Mombasa?
Mombasa's peak season is January, February, July, August and December, with March, June, September and October as shoulder months. The Kenya Meteorological Department calls March to May the main 'long rains', with the coastal strip among the wettest zones and the peak often not arriving until May, and October to December the 'short rains'. The dry, busy stretches on the coast are December to February and July to August.
When is the rainy season in Mombasa?
The wettest months are April, May and November, with about 129 mm, 217 mm, 104 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Mombasa get?
February is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 36°C. July has the coolest nights, around 21°C.
When is Mombasa most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in January, February, July, August and December. Events that draw crowds: Jamhuri Day (Independence Day, public holiday) (12 Dec), Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day, public holiday) (20 Oct), Madaraka Day (public holiday) (1 Jun).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Mombasa from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹52,986 from Mumbai. We have fares for 3 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Kenya?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Kenya, applied for online before travel (allow about 7 days). Online eTA (about US$30) at etakenya.go.ke, at least 3 days before travel.
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