SeasonMapWatamu weather in October
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October in Watamu: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Watamu · #241 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Watamu in October
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Watamu climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Watamu in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Watamu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherWatamu's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Watamu in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Green turtle nesting
1 Apr – 31 Oct · usuallyGreen, hawksbill and olive ridley turtles come up Watamu's beaches to nest through the middle of the year, peaking from April to October. Local Ocean Conservation's night patrols protect the nests, and hatchlings follow roughly two months behind. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Watamu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Watamu?
Watamu in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Watamu?
- October in Watamu: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Watamu on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Watamu in October?
- In October, Watamu averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 24°C, with about 73.3 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Watamu in October?
- Watamu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
Other months in Watamu
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Similar destinations in East Africa — October
Within 300 km: Moshi's Main climbing season around 15 Jun – 15 Oct.