Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Kenya in October
In October, average daytime highs across the 37 cities listed in Kenya range from 20.4°C in Kitale to 34.2°C in Lodwar. Monthly rainfall ranges from 16 mm in Garissa to 220 mm in Busia.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
October in Kenya
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 25.0°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 40 | 9.3 |
| Kakamega | 25.4°C14.4°C | 14.4°C | 171 | 25.3 |
| Mombasa | 28.6°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 75 | 14.9 |
| Nakuru | 23.3°C12.6°C | 12.6°C | 87 | 11.1 |
| Ruiru | 24.9°C14.6°C | 14.6°C | 44 | 9.6 |
| Eldoret | 22.2°C12.2°C | 12.2°C | 171 | 17.3 |
| Kisumu | 27.9°C18.4°C | 18.4°C | 194 | 25.5 |
| Kikuyu | 22.5°C12.7°C | 12.7°C | 40 | 9.3 |
| Thika | 25.0°C14.9°C | 14.9°C | 85 | 14.4 |
| Naivasha | 21.7°C13.0°C | 13.0°C | 86 | 14.7 |
| Karuri (Kiambu County), Kenya | 22.8°C13.0°C | 13.0°C | 40 | 9.3 |
| Karuri (Murang'A), Kenya | 25.5°C15.6°C | 15.6°C | 123 | 17.2 |
| Matuga | 27.4°C22.5°C | 22.5°C | 84 | 16.9 |
| Mwala | 26.7°C16.5°C | 16.5°C | 33 | 8.0 |
| Ongata Rongai | 24.6°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 31 | 6.9 |
| Jomvu | 29.4°C22.8°C | 22.8°C | 69 | 15.5 |
| Garissa | 33.6°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 16 | 3.6 |
| Kitale | 20.4°C11.4°C | 11.4°C | 158 | 20.5 |
| Limuru | 21.1°C11.1°C | 11.1°C | 66 | 13.5 |
| Kitengela | 25.3°C15.2°C | 15.2°C | 37 | 8.6 |
| Mlolongo | 25.1°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 37 | 8.6 |
| Malindi | 27.9°C24.1°C | 24.1°C | 65 | 12.6 |
| Mandera | 32.9°C24.2°C | 24.2°C | 72 | 9.4 |
| Khwisero | 25.2°C16.0°C | 16.0°C | 189 | 27.9 |
| Kisii | 25.3°C15.1°C | 15.1°C | 149 | 17.5 |
| Ngong | 24.3°C13.7°C | 13.7°C | 40 | 9.3 |
| Mtwapa | 29.3°C23.3°C | 23.3°C | 75 | 14.9 |
| Wajir | 32.7°C23.4°C | 23.4°C | 35 | 6.2 |
| Lodwar | 34.2°C25.1°C | 25.1°C | 32 | 4.5 |
| Meru | 24.6°C15.1°C | 15.1°C | 43 | 9.2 |
| Nyeri | 20.9°C12.1°C | 12.1°C | 129 | 18.7 |
| Isiolo | 29.0°C18.3°C | 18.3°C | 52 | 10.0 |
| Ukunda | 28.1°C23.2°C | 23.2°C | 84 | 16.9 |
| Kilifi | 28.4°C23.7°C | 23.7°C | 73 | 14.1 |
| Nanyuki | 21.7°C12.7°C | 12.7°C | 219 | 18.1 |
| Busia | 26.1°C16.9°C | 16.9°C | 220 | 27.9 |
| Migori | 27.8°C17.2°C | 17.2°C | 130 | 16.2 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.