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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 71/100

Kilifi in October

Good · 71/100Beach 85/100
High / low27° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation101 mm9 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
3.63° S, 39.85° EElevation 24 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
When to goKilifi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
Best timeFeb · Aug–Sep
October: high / low27° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Kilifi averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 101 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Kilifi. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 18:12 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 71/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%79%
Dry days · 33%39%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 85/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Kilifi this month

Mombasa
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Mombasa

Mombasa County · 52 km SW
28°Oct high
9wet days
65score
Mombasa
Malindi
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Malindi

Kilifi County · 55 km NE
27°Oct high
8wet days
72score
Malindi
Mtwapa
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Mtwapa

Kilifi County · 36 km S
28°Oct high
9wet days
67score
Mtwapa
Watamu
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Watamu

Kilifi County · 36 km NE
27°Oct high
8wet days
72score
Watamu
ivTop of the table

Kenya's best in October

Where to go in October
Malindi
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Malindi

Kilifi County
27°Oct high
8wet days
72score
Malindi
Maralal
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2

Maralal

Samburu County
23°Oct high
12wet days
72score
Maralal
Watamu
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3

Watamu

Kilifi County
27°Oct high
8wet days
72score
Watamu
Msambweni
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4

Msambweni

Kwale County
27°Oct high
9wet days
71score
Msambweni
·Questions

Kilifi in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Kilifi?

October scores 71/100 for Kilifi, which we rate as good. Average highs are 27°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Kilifi in October?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 24°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Kilifi in October?

Kilifi receives about 101 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Kilifi in October?

The sea averages 26°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.