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Visiting Kenya in October

October is one of the best months to visit Kenya for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November. October has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright.

October has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). October is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November.

Also consider visiting Kenya in one of the other best months of February, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.

Can you sunbathe in Kenya in October?

Yes, October is a good time for sunbathing in Kenya.

October has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. October has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about October temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Kenya in October?

Yes, October is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very warm sea temperatures 26°C (78°F).

More about October sea temperatures.

Is October a good time to holiday in Kenya?

Yes, October is a good time for a holiday in Kenya.

October has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. October has total rainfall of 7.4cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). October is an excellent month for swimming in Kenya with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

More about the October temperatures and sunshine.

Is Kenya warm in October?

Yes, Kenya is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in October.

The average maximum temperature in Kenya in October is 29°C (84°F). The average maximum temperature is 28°C (83°) in the previous month and 30°C (87°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Kenya in October is 26°C (80°F). The average temperature is 26°C (78°F) in the previous month and 27°C (81°F) in the next month.

More info about the October temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Kenya in October?

The average day light hours per day in Kenya in October are 12.2. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Kenya in October

The weather in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November. The average maximum temperature in Kenya in October is 29°C (84°F). The average maximum temperature is 28°C (83°F) in the previous month and 30°C (87°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Kenya in October is 26°C (80°F). The average temperature is 26°C (78°F) in the previous month and 27°C (81°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Kenya in October is 23°C (74°F). The minimum temperature is 23°C (73°F) in the previous month and 24°C (76°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Kenya in October

The days in October are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into November. October has less hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop quickly into November. During October the average day light hours are 12.2 per day in Kenya. The sunshine percentage is 79.5% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Kenya in October is typically 14.4 during October. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Kenya in October

The average sea water temperature in Kenya in October is 25.8°C (78.4°F) which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. The sea temperature in October is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into November.

Rainfall in Kenya in October

October weather is marginally wetter than the previous month and rainfall continues to rise slightly into November. October has a couple of more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise slightly into November. The average total rainfall in Kenya in October is 7.4cm (2.9inches) and on average there are 10.7 rainy days in October making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Kenya in October

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Kenya in October is 23°C (74°F) which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 22°C (72°F) in the previous month and 24°C (24°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Kenya in October is typically 91.5%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.2% in the previous month and 92.9% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Kenya in October is typically 78.8%. The average relative humidity is 76.2% in the previous month and 79.8% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Kenya in October

The average maximum wind speed in Kenya in October is typically 27KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 28KM/H (18MPH) in the previous month and 24KM/H (15MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Kenya in October is typically 12KM/H (7MPH). The average wind speed is 14KM/H (9MPH) in the previous month and 8KM/H (5MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Kenya in October is from the South-Southeast.

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