Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Nairobi in October
Little changes in Nairobi from September: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 56°F (14°C), and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 02 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (53 mm) for the month.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September and December & January).
- Comfort slips from 88/100 in September to 84/100.
- October sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 82°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Nairobi in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Giraffe Centre
Raised platform for feeding endangered Rothschild giraffes, run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife.
Why now October scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Talisman
Garden restaurant in a Karen villa mixing Asian, Middle Eastern and European plates.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Karen Blixen Museum
Farmhouse of the Out of Africa author at the foot of the Ngong Hills, with guided tours.
Java House
Kenya's homegrown coffee chain, a reliable stop for local AA coffee and breakfast.
Nairobi National Park
Savanna park with lions, rhinos and giraffes grazing against the city skyline.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in October
- Maasai Mara in October~117 mi · highs 85°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Serengeti in October~155 mi · highs 86°F, 2.4 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Ngorongoro in October~160 mi · highs 79°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Nairobi in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Nairobi?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 92 in June – September and December & January. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. October is inside the Jun – Oct window our Kenya & Tanzania Safari route recommends.
How hot is Nairobi in October?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Nairobi in October?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.7 in (601 mm).
What should I pack for Nairobi in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Nairobi
Routes in season in October
- Kenya & Tanzania Safari Jun – Oct
Planning Nairobi in October?
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