Kakuma weather in October
In October, Kakuma sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 48 mm of rain across 6.6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in October, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of October to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Kakuma's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kakuma's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- 6.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:28 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.48 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Kakuma is human settlement and refugee camp.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical October day in Kakuma reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 24 |
| 2 | 35 | 24 |
| 3 | 35 | 24 |
| 4 | 35 | 24 |
| 5 | 35 | 24 |
| 6 | 35 | 24 |
| 7 | 35 | 24 |
| 8 | 35 | 24 |
| 9 | 35 | 24 |
| 10 | 35 | 24 |
| 11 | 35 | 24 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 |
| 13 | 35 | 24 |
| 14 | 35 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How October really feels in Kakuma
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kakuma weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 22° | 16 | 2.6 | 11.8 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 37° / 23° | 7 | 1.7 | 11.9 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 36° / 24° | 38 | 6.2 | 12 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 64 | 9.7 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| May | 34° / 24° | 52 | 8.5 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 33° / 24° | 43 | 6.4 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 33° / 23° | 40 | 7.2 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 33° / 23° | 34 | 6.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 35° / 24° | 24 | 4 | 12 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 34° / 24° | 48 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 57 | 7.3 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 34° / 22° | 27 | 4.1 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 33%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 71 | 29 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Kakuma gets around 48 mm of rain over 6.6 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 21% and peaks near 29% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 14 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 19 |
| 14 | 20 |
| 15 | 21 |
| 16 | 22 |
| 17 | 23 |
| 18 | 24 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 26 |
| 21 | 27 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 28 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 29 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the comfortable band about 36% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 25% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 42 | 16 | 12 | 1 |
| 2 | 27 | 43 | 17 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 26 | 43 | 17 | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | 24 | 44 | 18 | 13 | 1 |
| 5 | 22 | 44 | 19 | 13 | 1 |
| 6 | 21 | 45 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
| 7 | 19 | 45 | 20 | 14 | 1 |
| 8 | 18 | 45 | 21 | 15 | 2 |
| 9 | 17 | 45 | 22 | 15 | 2 |
| 10 | 16 | 44 | 22 | 16 | 2 |
| 11 | 15 | 43 | 23 | 17 | 2 |
| 12 | 14 | 43 | 23 | 18 | 2 |
| 13 | 13 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 3 |
| 14 | 12 | 41 | 24 | 20 | 3 |
| 15 | 12 | 39 | 25 | 21 | 4 |
| 16 | 11 | 38 | 25 | 22 | 4 |
| 17 | 10 | 37 | 26 | 23 | 5 |
| 18 | 9 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 5 |
| 19 | 8 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 5 |
| 20 | 8 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 6 |
| 21 | 7 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 6 |
| 22 | 7 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 6 |
| 23 | 6 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 7 |
| 24 | 5 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 7 |
| 25 | 5 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 7 |
| 26 | 4 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 7 |
| 27 | 4 | 27 | 34 | 28 | 7 |
| 28 | 4 | 26 | 36 | 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 3 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 7 |
| 30 | 3 | 24 | 38 | 28 | 7 |
| 31 | 3 | 23 | 39 | 28 | 7 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October, the windiest month of the year.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of October to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:28 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:23 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:23 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:20 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.48 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.86 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 6.48 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is October a good time to visit Kakuma?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kakuma. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kakuma in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Kakuma sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Kakuma in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kakuma peaks around March 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kakuma in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kakuma is worst in January — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Kakuma?
Kakuma sits at 3.7°N, 34.9°E, 603 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Lodwar, 105 km away.
Topography around Kakuma
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kakuma.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kakuma has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 61 m around an average of 601 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 657 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,802 m.
The land around Kakuma is covered by grassland (56%) within 3 km, grassland (76%) within 16 km, and grassland (56%) and shrubs (36%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kakuma (3.7136°, 34.8572°, elevation 603 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).