October · Kenya
Best time to visit Nakuru in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nakuru in October
Average temperature 16°C, 94 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
8.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Nakuru scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nakuru sits in Kenya's Rift Valley beside a soda lake, with rhinos, giraffes and the Menengai crater above town.
October in Nakuru: strong conditions, 4th of 12
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 94 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nakuru in October?
- In October, Nakuru averages 16°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Nakuru?
- October earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nakuru in October?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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