Naivasha weather in October
In October, Naivasha sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 86 mm of rain across 14.7 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Naivasha's 6th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Naivasha's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- 14.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:19 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.88 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Naivasha is city in Kenya.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.
A typical October day in Naivasha reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 22°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 10 |
| 2 | 21 | 10 |
| 3 | 21 | 11 |
| 4 | 21 | 11 |
| 5 | 21 | 11 |
| 6 | 21 | 11 |
| 7 | 21 | 11 |
| 8 | 21 | 11 |
| 9 | 21 | 11 |
| 10 | 21 | 11 |
| 11 | 21 | 11 |
| 12 | 21 | 11 |
| 13 | 21 | 11 |
| 14 | 21 | 11 |
| 15 | 21 | 11 |
| 16 | 21 | 11 |
| 17 | 21 | 11 |
| 18 | 21 | 11 |
| 19 | 21 | 11 |
| 20 | 21 | 11 |
| 21 | 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 21 | 11 |
| 23 | 21 | 11 |
| 24 | 21 | 11 |
| 25 | 21 | 11 |
| 26 | 21 | 11 |
| 27 | 21 | 12 |
| 28 | 21 | 12 |
| 29 | 20 | 12 |
| 30 | 20 | 12 |
| 31 | 20 | 12 |
Naivasha weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 11° | 82 | 9 | 12 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 24° / 11° | 61 | 6.4 | 12 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 23° / 12° | 121 | 11.8 | 12 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 21° / 13° | 181 | 20.4 | 12 | 4.8 |
| May | 20° / 12° | 130 | 19.1 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 19° / 11° | 70 | 13.9 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 18° / 10° | 36 | 10.2 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 19° / 10° | 50 | 11.1 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 20° / 10° | 53 | 11.1 | 12 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 21° / 11° | 86 | 14.7 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 21° / 12° | 161 | 20.7 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 21° / 11° | 119 | 12.9 | 12 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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| Clearer (%) | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 33 | 67 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 29 | 71 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Naivasha gets around 86 mm of rain over 14.7 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 49% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 37 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 49 |
| 18 | 50 |
| 19 | 52 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 55 |
| 23 | 56 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 66 |
| 31 | 67 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 90% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 97 | 3 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 93 | 7 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 |
| 16 | 89 | 11 |
| 17 | 89 | 11 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 87 | 13 |
| 22 | 87 | 13 |
| 23 | 87 | 13 |
| 24 | 87 | 13 |
| 25 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 86 | 14 |
| 27 | 85 | 15 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 84 | 16 |
| 31 | 83 | 17 |
Wind in October
Winds average 7 km/h in October, the windiest month of the year.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:17 AM, and sunset from 6:23 PM to 6:19 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.88 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.35 kWh/m² to a high of 6.84 kWh/m² in February across the year — October's 5.88 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is October a good time to visit Naivasha?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Naivasha for sightseeing.
What to pack for Naivasha in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Naivasha sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 11°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Naivasha 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 Naivasha peaks around March 15 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 16 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Naivasha 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 Naivasha is worst in June — around 65 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 62 | 59 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 65 | 60 | 51 | 48 | 48 | 60 | 64 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 56 | Unhealthy |
| May | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 51 | Poor |
| Sep | 48 | Poor |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 64 | Unhealthy |
Where is Naivasha?
Naivasha sits at 0.7°S, 36.4°E, 1,902 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Gilgil, 27 km away.
Topography around Naivasha
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Naivasha.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Naivasha has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 196 m around an average of 1,930 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 756 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,900 m.
The land around Naivasha is covered by grassland (29%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, grassland (32%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (30%), grassland (27%) and shrubs (21%) 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 Naivasha (-0.7138°, 36.4326°, elevation 1,902 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).