Mombasa weather in February
In February, Mombasa sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 11 mm of rain across 2.4 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of February to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Mombasa's 4th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mombasa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- 2.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:32 AM – 6:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.64 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Mombasa is city in Kenya.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 10.8 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 4,100/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1593
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical February day in Mombasa reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 26 |
| 2 | 31 | 26 |
| 3 | 31 | 26 |
| 4 | 31 | 26 |
| 5 | 31 | 26 |
| 6 | 31 | 26 |
| 7 | 31 | 26 |
| 8 | 31 | 26 |
| 9 | 31 | 26 |
| 10 | 31 | 26 |
| 11 | 31 | 26 |
| 12 | 31 | 26 |
| 13 | 31 | 26 |
| 14 | 31 | 26 |
| 15 | 31 | 26 |
| 16 | 31 | 26 |
| 17 | 31 | 26 |
| 18 | 31 | 26 |
| 19 | 31 | 26 |
| 20 | 31 | 26 |
| 21 | 31 | 26 |
| 22 | 31 | 26 |
| 23 | 31 | 26 |
| 24 | 31 | 26 |
| 25 | 31 | 26 |
| 26 | 31 | 26 |
| 27 | 31 | 26 |
| 28 | 31 | 26 |
How February really feels in Mombasa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 28 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Mombasa weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 26° | 18 | 3.5 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 31° / 26° | 11 | 2.4 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 31° / 26° | 49 | 12.4 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 26° | 136 | 24.4 | 11.9 | 3.5 |
| May | 28° / 25° | 223 | 24.1 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 27° / 24° | 92 | 20.5 | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 26° / 23° | 69 | 19.8 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 23° | 49 | 17.2 | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 27° / 23° | 43 | 14.8 | 12 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 75 | 14.9 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 66 | 16.1 | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 46 | 13 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%.
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| Clearer (%) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 70 | 30 |
| 5 | 70 | 30 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 70 | 30 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Mombasa gets around 11 mm of rain over 2.4 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 16% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 9 | 7 |
| 10 | 7 |
| 11 | 8 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 9 |
| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 12 |
| 22 | 12 |
| 23 | 13 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 16 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 91% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 0 | 95 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 17 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 18 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 19 | 1 | 89 | 10 |
| 20 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 21 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 22 | 1 | 87 | 12 |
| 23 | 1 | 86 | 13 |
| 24 | 1 | 85 | 14 |
| 25 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 26 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 27 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 28 | 0 | 82 | 18 |
Wind in February
Winds average 15 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of February to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:30 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:40 PM to 6:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:40 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:40 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:30 | 6:40 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:40 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:40 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:31 | 6:40 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:31 | 6:40 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:39 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:32 | 6:37 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.64 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.67 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in February across the year — February's 6.64 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Mombasa
In February, Mombasa sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mombasa sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Mombasa's rainy season runs April–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Mombasa?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Mombasa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mombasa in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Mombasa sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Mombasa in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in April at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Mombasa in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mombasa peaks around March 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Mombasa?
Mombasa sits at 4.1°S, 39.7°E, 20 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Jomvu, 10 km away.
Topography around Mombasa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mombasa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mombasa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 31 m around an average of 12 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 264 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 800 m.
The land around Mombasa is covered by artificial surfaces (46%) and water (35%) within 3 km, water (41%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and water (36%), grassland (24%) and shrubs (23%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mombasa (-4.0547°, 39.6636°, elevation 20 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).