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KenyaThe weather in October in Nairobi City
It's hot in October in Nairobi City with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Nairobi City. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Nairobi City, Kenya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2017, Nairobi City reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 183 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Nairobi City
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nairobi City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Nairobi City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 183 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Nairobi City with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Nairobi City is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Nairobi City, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Nairobi City
Temperature in October in Nairobi City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Nairobi City, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Nairobi City
Total precipitation in October in Nairobi City over the years
Daily UV index in October in Nairobi City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Nairobi City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Nairobi City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nairobi City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.