Gilgil weather in October (Kenya)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gilgil this October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

October in Gilgil generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Gilgil in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, June, July, August, September and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilgil, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (38 KM, 24 Miles).

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 Gilgil, 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

6/10

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 Gilgil.

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