The climate in Mbale during October can be summarized as warm and damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Mbale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F | 
| Average temperature | 21.5°C 70.7°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 8 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 110 mm 4.3 ins | 
| Rainy days | 18 days | 
| Sea temperature | 27.8°C 82.1°F | 
| Humidity | 62% | 
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph | 
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mbale with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 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 Mbale in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | March | 29.5°C 85.1°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 37mm 1.5ins | 
| Sunniest month: | December | 9hrs | 
| Coldest month: | July | 26°C 78.8°F | 
| Wettest month: | May | 187mm 7.4ins |