Weather in Kenya in october 2024

Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of october for most popular cities in Kenya. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of october from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go in Kenya in october?

Where to go in Kenya in october: destination map

Kenya: weather map in october in different regions
Kenya: weather map in october in different regions ©whereandwhen.net

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Where to go in each region in october?

Central of Kenya
(Nairobi, Lake Naivasha National Park, Mount Kenya National Park...)
good weather*
72°F to 81°F
East Coast of Kenya
(Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu...)
good weather
85°F to 86°F
North of Kenya
(Lodwar, Marsabit National Park, Sibiloi National Park...)
perfect weather*
83°F to 95°F
Northeast of Kenya
(Mandera, Garissa, Wajir...)
good weather
94°F to 95°F
Nyanza
(Kisumu, Kisii, Siaya...)
tolerable weather*
76°F to 85°F
South Rift Valley
(Tsavo West National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kitale...)
good weather*
76°F to 88°F
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Kenya in october when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Kenya in october ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.

In october the weather in Kenya is just perfect, but in Lodwar only. Thus, in Lodwar the conditions are met so that you can enjoy 100% your holidays: the sun is guaranteed, precipitations are scarce and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to this city!

If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Malindi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru and Nairobi have a OK but just acceptable weather for this kind of activity in october. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel in Kisumu that month because the climate is pretty unfavorable.


Climate in Kenya in october

Climate in Nairobi in october

In october, maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 61°F (for an average temperature of 70°F). The climate enjoyable here in october. With 4.5in over 8 days, you will experience some showers throughout your stay. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, october is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in Nairobi in Kenya.

October
Average temperature 70°F
Highest temperature 79°F
Lowest temperature 61°F
Rainfall 4.5in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(27%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 37%
Length of day 12:08
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Nairobi in october

Climate in Maasai Mara National Reserve in october

In the month of october, the mean temperature in Maasai Mara National Reserve is 72°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 61°F). The climate is quite enjoyable in that area in this month. With 5.4in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, the month of october is a good month to go in Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

October
Average temperature 72°F
Highest temperature 85°F
Lowest temperature 61°F
Rainfall 5.4in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(29%)
Humidity 82%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 20%
Length of day 12:08
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Maasai Mara National Reserve in october

Climate in Mombasa in october

In the month of october, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is very warm in that area in the month of october. With 2.9in over 4 days, rain may occur during your journey. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, the month of october is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there in Kenya.

October
Average temperature 81°F
Highest temperature 86°F
Lowest temperature 76°F
Sea temperature 81°F
Rainfall 2.9in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(14%)
Humidity 88%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 43%
Length of day 12:12
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Mombasa in october

Climate in Mount Kenya National Park in october

In the month of october, the mean temperature in Mount Kenya National Park is 63°F (maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 54°F). The climate is comfortable in that area in october. With 11.1in over 17 days, the weather is rather to rain during your holidays. Remember to bring Rain coats.
With a correct weather, october is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this locality in Kenya.

October
Average temperature 63°F
Highest temperature 72°F
Lowest temperature 54°F
Rainfall 11.1in
Number of days with rainfall 17 day(s)
(56%)
Humidity 91%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 39%
Length of day 12:07
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Mount Kenya National Park in october

Climate in Lake Naivasha National Park in october

In the month of october, the mean temperature in Lake Naivasha National Park is 67°F (maximum temperature is 76°F and minimum temperature is 56°F). The climate is quite nice here in october. With 5.3in over 10 days, you will experience some showers throughout your holidays. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, october is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this locality in Kenya.

October
Average temperature 67°F
Highest temperature 76°F
Lowest temperature 56°F
Rainfall 5.3in
Number of days with rainfall 10 day(s)
(31%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 26%
Length of day 12:08
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Lake Naivasha National Park in october


All cities in Kenya in october

Nairobi in octobergood weather
Maasai Mara National Reserve in octobergood weather
Mombasa in octobergood weather
Mount Kenya National Park in octobertolerable weather
Lake Naivasha National Park in octobergood weather
Tsavo West National Park in octobergood weather
Amboseli National Park in octobergood weather
Garissa in octobergood weather
Kisii in octobertolerable weather
Kisumu in octobertolerable weather
Kitale in octobertolerable weather
Lamu in octobergood weather
Lodwar in octoberperfect weather
Malindi in octobergood weather
Mandera in octobergood weather
Marsabit National Park in octobergood weather
Mwingi National Reserve in octobertolerable weather
Siaya in octobertolerable weather
Sibiloi National Park in octoberperfect weather
Wajir in octobergood weather
Aberdare National Park in octobergood weather
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Weather data for Kenya in october:

Weather data for Kenya in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kenya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kenya can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Kenya.


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