The climate in Kisumu during October can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
October is in the spring in Kisumu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
Average temperature | 23°C 73.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 95 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 16 days |
Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.2°F |
Humidity | 54% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Kisumu with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kisumu in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | February | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | January | 66mm 2.6ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 9.7hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
Wettest month: | April | 230mm 9.1ins |