Nakuru weather in October (Kenya)

Can you expect sunny skies in Nakuru in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During October, Nakuru usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Nakuru in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Nakuru. January, February, March, June, July, September and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, August, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nakuru climate page with graphs.

 

Nakuru, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 61%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in October

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Nakuru, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nakuru.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.