Fort Jesus
Kenya UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fort Jesus is a fort, national park, and historic landmark located in Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya. Built in 1593 by architect Giovanni Battista Cairati, the site is recognized as a World Heritage Site, a National Monument of Kenya, and a Heritage of Portuguese Influence. It ranks as the 5th most looked-up sight in Kenya on English Wikipedia among the country's 12 sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. January and February are warm with daily highs of 31 °C and lows of 25 °C, alongside lower rainfall of 26 mm over about 5 days and 12 mm over about 3 days. Months such as April and May experience heavier rainfall, reaching 182 mm over about 22 days and 267 mm over about 22 days, with daily highs of 29 °C and 28 °C and lows of 25 °C and 24 °C. Temperatures range from a high of 31 °C in January, February, and March to a low of 22 °C in August.
The nearest airport is Moi International Airport in Mombasa, located 11 km away. The capital city of Nairobi is 444 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is May, with about 267 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 12 | 54 | 182 | 267 | 123 | 83 | 72 | 54 | 113 | 95 | 70 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
