Kenya in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Kenya in october 2025
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.
Average weather in october in Nairobi
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
61°F
Partly Cloudy
47% of time
25%
10%
8%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
33%
29%
2%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
30%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
63°F
49%
19%
14%
11%
Where to go in Kenya in october?
Where to go in Kenya in october: destination map
Where to go in each region in october?
| Central of Kenya (Nairobi, Lake Naivasha National Park, Mount Kenya National Park...) | 72°F to 81°F | 7 à 19 days | good weather* | |
| East Coast of Kenya (Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu...) | 85°F to 86°F | 4 à 6 days | 81°F | good weather |
| North of Kenya (Lodwar, Marsabit National Park, Sibiloi National Park...) | 83°F to 95°F | 2 à 15 days | perfect weather* | |
| Northeast of Kenya (Mandera, Garissa, Wajir...) | 94°F to 95°F | 2 à 9 days | good weather | |
| Nyanza (Kisumu, Kisii, Siaya...) | 76°F to 85°F | 16 à 22 days | tolerable weather* | |
| South Rift Valley (Tsavo West National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kitale...) | 76°F to 88°F | 5 à 16 days | good weather* |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
All cities in Kenya in october
| Nairobi in october | good weather |
| Maasai Mara National Reserve in october | good weather |
| Mombasa in october | good weather |
| Mount Kenya National Park in october | tolerable weather |
| Lake Naivasha National Park in october | good weather |
| Tsavo West National Park in october | good weather |
| Amboseli National Park in october | good weather |
| Garissa in october | good weather |
| Kisii in october | tolerable weather |
| Kisumu in october | tolerable weather |
| Kitale in october | tolerable weather |
| Lamu in october | good weather |
| Lodwar in october | perfect weather |
| Malindi in october | good weather |
| Mandera in october | good weather |
| Marsabit National Park in october | good weather |
| Mwingi National Reserve in october | tolerable weather |
| Siaya in october | tolerable weather |
| Sibiloi National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Wajir in october | good weather |
| Aberdare National Park in october | good weather |
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.