Nairobi weather in October
October in Nairobi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Nairobi · #18 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nairobi climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nairobi in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nairobi?
- October in Nairobi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Nairobi on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Nairobi in October?
- In October, Nairobi averages a daily high of 25.5°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 51.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nairobi in October?
- Nairobi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in October.