Being a coastal town, Mombasa is characterized by a flat topography. The town of Mombasa is centred on Mombasa Island, but extends to the mainland. The island is separated from the mainland by two creeks, Port Reitz in the south and Tudor Creek in the north.
Mombasa has a warm, tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate. The amount of rainfall depends essentially on season. The rainiest months are April and May, while in January to February the rainfall is minimal
