October verdict

Kenya in October

Weather score69Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Masai Mara, Kenya, Kenya travel weather guide
Photo by lesjbohlen on Pixabay

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

71mm

Sun

8.1h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

69

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score

Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

Weather map

Compare Kenya with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

View on map

October29°C average high

October is close to Kenya's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October71mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of Kenya's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March, June to October, and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October8.1 hours average sun

October sits close to Kenya's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

View on map

October6°C average sea

October is close to Kenya's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

View on map

October69 weather score

October sits close to Kenya's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March, September to October, and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

Hotels near Kenya