Sea temperature - Kenya: month by month
Average sea temperature each month - a rough guide to when it's worth going. Current month highlighted.
| Month | Average | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3°C | Mombasa 28.5°C |
| February | 28.6°C | Mombasa 28.8°C |
| March | 29.6°C | Mombasa 29.7°C |
| April | 29.4°C | Mombasa 29.5°C |
| May | 28.4°C | Diani Beach 28.5°C |
| June | 27.4°C | Diani Beach 27.5°C |
| July | 26.6°C | Diani Beach 26.6°C |
| August | 26.1°C | Mombasa 26.1°C |
| September | 26.6°C | Mombasa 26.6°C |
| October | 27.1°C | Mombasa 27.1°C |
| November | 28.1°C | Diani Beach 28.1°C |
| December | 28.6°C | Mombasa 28.7°C |
Frequently asked questions
In which month is the sea warmest?
Warmest: March, about 29.6°C on average.
When is the sea coldest?
Coldest: August, about 26.1°C on average.
What is the sea temperature in summer?
In summer (June-August) about 26.7°C on average.
In which months is the sea warmest?
The sea usually exceeds 24°C from January to December.
Sea temperature - Kenya, January
Average (January): about 28.3°C. Warmest: Mombasa (28.5°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, February
Average (February): about 28.6°C. Warmest: Mombasa (28.8°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, March
Average (March): about 29.6°C. Warmest: Mombasa (29.7°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, April
Average (April): about 29.4°C. Warmest: Mombasa (29.5°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, May
Average (May): about 28.4°C. Warmest: Diani Beach (28.5°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, June
Average (June): about 27.4°C. Warmest: Diani Beach (27.5°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, July
Average (July): about 26.6°C. Warmest: Diani Beach (26.6°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, August
Average (August): about 26.1°C. Warmest: Mombasa (26.1°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, September
Average (September): about 26.6°C. Warmest: Mombasa (26.6°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, October
Average (October): about 27.1°C. Warmest: Mombasa (27.1°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, November
Average (November): about 28.1°C. Warmest: Diani Beach (28.1°C).
Sea temperature - Kenya, December
Average (December): about 28.6°C. Warmest: Mombasa (28.7°C).