Kenya weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Kenya in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Kenya in October?
Kenya offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Nyeri at 22°C to very warm in Lodwar at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Lodwar and 12°C in Nyeri.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Garissa with an average of 22 mm to heavy rainfall in Nanyuki with 286 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Nairobi. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.
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Average weather in Nairobi
In October Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Diani Beach
In October Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Malindi
In October Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Watamu
In October Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mombasa
In October Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Kenya?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Kenya with overall perfect weather in Nairobi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly perfect weather in Nairobi.
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