October weather forecastKitale, Kenya

October

Weather in October

October in Kitale promises a mix of weather conditions, with remaining rainfall offset by increasing temperatures. The days are primarily warm and pleasant, paving the way for a lively atmosphere in town. Modest wind speeds characterize the month, creating the ideal conditions for outdoor activities and exploration around the city.

Temperature

With the onset of October, the average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F) mirrors that of September. Kitale documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 12.6°C (54.7°F) throughout October.

Humidity

In Kitale, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In Kitale, during October, the rain falls for 22 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Kitale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.5 days and collects up to 753mm (29.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during October is 25.4°C (77.7°F) and the low-temperature is 12.6°C (54.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).

In Kitale, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

In October, the rain falls for 22 days. Throughout October, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

In October, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 9.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in October: 25.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average pressure in October: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in October: 5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in October: 79mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in October: 22 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in October: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Kitale, Kenya

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).