Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Kenya with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kenya in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Kenya with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kenya will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Kenya. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kenya in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
135 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Kenya?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Kenya. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kenya in October
With 39°C, Kenya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C.
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The climate of Kenya is based on weather data from Mombasa. Other spots, like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi or Lake Nakuru National Park, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kenya for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in October in Kenya
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Kenya, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Kenya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Kenya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Kenya.
Daily UV Index in October in Kenya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Kenya, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Kenya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Kenya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Kenya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Kenya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Kenya
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kenya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kenya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kenya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
