Nairobi Weather in October

What's the weather like in Nairobi (Nairobi Area) in October 2024?

The climate in Nairobi during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Nairobi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (54°F) is normal.

Nairobi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.8°C 76.6°F
Nightly temperature 12.5°C 54.4°F
Average temperature 18.6°C 65.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 27.2°C 80.9°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nairobi with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Nairobi

Nairobi average temperature in October

October rainfall

Nairobi average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Nairobi average rain in October

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 Nairobi in October 2024.

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Nairobi weather stats

Nairobi weather statistics
Hottest month: March 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: April 244mm 9.6ins
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