Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Turkana with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Turkana 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 Turkana with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is 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 drops to around 35°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. 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 Turkana will be around 36°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. 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 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 28% 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 Turkana. 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.
Turkana in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
52 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 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 Turkana?
October isn’t a good time to be in Turkana. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Turkana in October
With 39°C, Turkana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Turkana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Turkana, 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 Turkana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Turkana, 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 9 days of rain in Turkana.
Daily UV Index in October in Turkana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Turkana, 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 Turkana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Turkana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Turkana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Turkana, 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 Turkana
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Average Weather in Turkana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Turkana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
