Mount Elgon National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in October.

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Endebess Kitale

Are you planning a trip a to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mount Elgon National Park in October

Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya is a region in Kenya. October in Mount Elgon National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Endebess.

For specific regional insights in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kitale with an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Endebess with 229 mm (9 in).

Explore Mount Elgon National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mount Elgon National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Endebess)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October23°C (73°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mount Elgon National Park in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mount Elgon National Park.

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 Mount Elgon National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

Temperature range in Mount Elgon National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in Mount Elgon National Park (October)

Endebess

In October Endebess generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Endebess →

Kitale

In October Kitale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
227 hours
242 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mount Elgon National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Endebess 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Kitale 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)

Mount Elgon National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in October?

Expect unpleasant weather across Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in October. The popular destination of Endebess averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya in October?

Endebess averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya peaks during October. Endebess averages roughly 229 mm (9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Mount Elgon National Park, Kenya with often unpleasant weather in Endebess.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Endebess. In contrast, May, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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