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Coast Province Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Coast Province, Kenya in October.

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Planning a journey to Coast Province, Kenya this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Coast Province in October

Coast Province, Kenya is a region in Kenya. October in Coast Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Shimoni at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Koito at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Koito and 24°C (75°F) in Shimoni.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Coast Province, Kenya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tsavo with an average of 28 mm (1.1 in) to high rainfall in Shimoni with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Diani Beach enjoys approximately 275 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Coast Province in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Coast Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Coast Province

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Coast Province, Kenya?

Temperature range in Coast Province (October)

Precipitation variation in Coast Province (October)

Diani Beach

In October Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
275 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Diani Beach →

Malindi

In October Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Malindi →

Watamu

In October Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Watamu →

Mombasa

In October Mombasa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
275 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mombasa →

Mtwapa

In October Mtwapa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
275 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mtwapa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Coast Province, in Kenya.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Coast Province in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Diani Beach 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Mombasa 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Malindi 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Watamu 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Mtwapa 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Shanzu 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Coast Province weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Coast Province, Kenya in October?

In October, Coast Province, Kenya generally has perfect weather conditions. Diani Beach sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Coast Province, Kenya in October?

Diani Beach averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Coast Province, Kenya get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Coast Province, Kenya during October, with Diani Beach averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Coast Province, Kenya?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Coast Province, Kenya. Typically, the climate in Diani Beach is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Diani Beach. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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