Weather in Nairobi in October
In an average October, Nairobi sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 14°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2024-10-30
Lowest
18°C
1989-10-28
Low
Highest
18°C
2015-10-29
Lowest
9°C
2022-10-12
Feels-like
Highest
31°C
2017-10-18
Lowest
7°C
2022-10-12
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
2015-10-17
Lowest
7.7 g/m³
2005-10-08
Wind
Highest
23 km/h
1984-10-29
Lowest
4 km/h
2011-10-29
Gust
Highest
54 km/h
1984-10-29
Lowest
14 km/h
2011-10-29
Precip
Wettest
187 mm
2019
Driest
5 mm
1996
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