Swimming in Mombasa in may 2026: Average sea temperature in may and tide times in may 2026
Average sea temperature in Mombasa in may 2026.
In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Mombasa is:
Minimum: 82°F
Average: 83°F
Maximum: 85°F
Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:
- Outside temperature: 76°F to 86°F
- Most common weather: "Moderate rain at times"
- The wind blows at 15.5mph
- It rains a total of 4.4in, over 8 day(s).
Should we swim in Mombasa in may?
Yes! The water temperature in Mombasa in may is ideal
In may, swimming is ideal on the beaches around Mombasa! With water reaching 85°F at most and 83°F on average, spending time in the water is very pleasant.
Note also that in may, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 81°F, 4.4in of precipitation (over 8 days) and 85.99 % humidity.
Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Mombasa in may
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 86°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
| Wind speed | 16.8mph | ||
| Wind temperature | 77°F | ||
| Precipitation | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days of rain | 8 jour(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Visibility in kilometers | 9.7km | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Our opinion | ideal swimming |
Chart of the tides in may 2026
Tide times in may 2026 in Mombasa
Swim elsewhere in Kenya in may
| City | Average T° | Min. T° | Max. T° | Our opinion | Lamu in may | 83°F | 85°F | ideal swimming | Malindi in may | 83°F | 85°F | ideal swimming |