Kenya (Mombasa) · October
Best travel monthTravel seasonKenya · Africa
Max Temp
30°C
Min Temp
23.4°C
Sunshine
7.5 h/day
Rain Days
7 days
Water Temp
26.6°C
Rainfall
116.6 mm
Humidity
79%
Avg Temp
26.4°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
October is one of the best travel months for Kenya (Mombasa) — conditions are stable, temperatures reach 30°C, and outdoor activities are excellent.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 26°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 7 rain days with 117 mm total. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in October are ideal.
Kühle Trockenzeit: Angenehme 24–27°C, weniger Touristenmassen, die Dhau-Boote vor der Küste aktiv. Besuche im Tsavo-Nationalpark in idealen Bedingungen.
Packing list for Kenya (Mombasa) in October
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Kenya (Mombasa)?
- Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Kenya (Mombasa) (Climate Score: 77/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (7) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Kenya (Mombasa) in October?
- In October, Kenya (Mombasa) sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 26°C.
- How much rain falls in Kenya (Mombasa) in October?
- In October, Kenya (Mombasa) receives an average of 117 mm of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Kenya (Mombasa) get in October?
- Kenya (Mombasa) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Kenya (Mombasa) in October?
- Water temperature in Kenya (Mombasa) in October averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
