The weather patterns of Mombasa are strongly influenced by the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone. This is where the North East and South East Trade winds meet and create winds which migrate north and south with the changing seasons. The ITCZ affects the climate of Mombasa by intensifying the normal weather patterns of the area. When the convergence of the ITCZ is above Mombasa there is more rain in the area, and the winds are stronger. The winds blow from the southeast, between April to Octobor and then the Monsoon comes moving the direction from northeast, and this pattern lasts from December to March. The wind change corrilates with those Months where they get the most rain.
The Kazkazi (Northeasterly wind change) is a relative dry monsoon and the Kuzi (Southeasterly wind change) monsoon is full of moisture form the maritime air of the Indian Ocean. This brings the havey rains of May a sign the wind has changed directions. When the area is not experiencing a monsoon season the climate becomes very stabel and withouth much interest, some might even say that it is boaring. However, it is said that Mombasa is the windiest coastal town of Eastern Africa throughout the year. How can that be boring? Stay tuned and you’ll find out what else makes this climate so fascinating.
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