Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.2M
Population
295 km2
Area
34 Mbps
Internet
50m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
MBA (8km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Swahili soul infuses Mombasa's coral-stone alleys and white-sand beaches, where ocean breezes carry dhow sails and fresh seafood aromas. Eastern Africa's port hub offers nomads beachside Airbnbs, decent coworking spots, and ferries to Zanzibar for tropical work-life balance.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Kenya
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
1.2M
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
50 m
Currency
KES
Language
English
Airport
MBA
GPS
-4.05, 39.66
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 34 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
MBA airport just 8 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,517 total POIs 5.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
103
Cafes
29
Bars
47
Fast Food
20
Shopping
Supermarkets
25
Convenience
15
Shopping Malls
13
Healthcare
Hospitals
36
Clinics
13
Pharmacies
11
Education
Schools
126
Universities
17
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
15
Playgrounds
2
Sports
350
Cinemas
4
Museums
1
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
34
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
109
Services
Banks
92
ATMs
8
Post Offices
16
Police
22
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
34 Mbps
Download
24 Mbps
Upload
31ms
Latency
10,364
Tests
2,334
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
27°
A
27°
M
28°
J
28°
J
28°
A
27°
S
27°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.9 C Range: 28 - 25.7 C Rain: 1,479 mm/year Sunshine: 3,794 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
62.8
Overall
AIRPORT
MBA
Moi International Airport
8 km from center
Very close — ~12 min ride
FUN FACTS
It was the first capital of British East Africa, before Nairobi was elevated to capital status in 1907.
It now serves as the capital of Mombasa County.
It is the country's oldest (c.
Mombasa's location on the Indian Ocean made it a historical trading centre, and it has been controlled by many countries because of its strategic location.
It must have been already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century, as the Arab geographer al-Idrisi mentions it in 1151.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Mombasa known for?
Swahili soul infuses Mombasa's coral-stone alleys and white-sand beaches, where ocean breezes carry dhow sails and fresh seafood aromas. Eastern Africa's port hub offers nomads beachside Airbnbs, decent coworking spots, and ferries to Zanzibar for tropical work-life balance.
How fast is the internet in Mombasa?
Mombasa has an average download speed of 34 Mbps and upload speed of 24 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Mombasa?
Mombasa has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Mombasa?
Mombasa is served by MBA (Moi International Airport), approximately 8 km from the city center.
What is the population of Mombasa?
The population of Mombasa is approximately 1.2M.
What infrastructure does Mombasa have?
Mombasa has 1,517 mapped points of interest, including 103 restaurants, 36 hospitals, 126 schools.
What country is Mombasa in?
Mombasa is located in Kenya.
