AI-generatedEldoret at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Mar · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,925 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 2,095 m
Climate in Eldoret
Eldoret has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. March is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Eldoret is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Eldoret
The best time to visit Eldoret is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is August with 298 mm.
Eldoret through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Eldoret in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Eldoret in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–23 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Eldoret in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Eldoret in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2118:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:09–06:49 · evening 18:00–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:09 · evening 18:40–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Eldoret compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 23° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Eldoret in October?
In October, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Eldoret.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 6 min06:21 – 18:28
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %1 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Eldoret
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Eldoret: score 92 against 61. In February, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 171 mm | 42 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Eldoret month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January25° · 7.2 h
In January, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in January92February27° · 7.6 h
In February, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in February79March27° · 7.1 h
In March, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in March59April25° · 5.7 h
In April, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 196 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in April60May24° · 6.0 h
In May, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 235 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in May59June23° · 5.7 h
In June, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 207 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in June58July22° · 5.4 h
In July, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 237 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in July58August22° · 5.5 h
In August, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 298 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in August61September23° · 6.2 h
In September, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 206 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in September61October24° · 6.1 h
In October, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in October71November23° · 6.0 h
In November, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in November85December24° · 6.8 h
In December, Eldoret is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Eldoret.
Eldoret in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Eldoret
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (11°), the warmest in March (13°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 87 | 25° | 12° | 7.2 h | 7 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 27° | 13° | 7.6 h | 6 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 27° | 13° | 7.1 h | 11 | 97 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 25° | 13° | 5.7 h | 19 | 196 |
| MayMay | 60 | 24° | 13° | 6.0 h | 21 | 235 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 23° | 12° | 5.7 h | 22 | 207 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 22° | 11° | 5.4 h | 27 | 237 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 22° | 11° | 5.5 h | 27 | 298 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 23° | 11° | 6.2 h | 20 | 206 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 24° | 12° | 6.1 h | 18 | 171 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 23° | 12° | 6.0 h | 13 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 85 | 24° | 12° | 6.8 h | 8 | 66 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Eldoret
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Eldoret, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Eldoret: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Eldoret has about 18 rainy days with 171 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Eldoret
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 17).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Eldoret
How breezy and how cloudy Eldoret is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Eldoret typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Eldoret: mostly cloudy, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Eldoret in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Eldoret has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 25 min
- Distance
- 6,580 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Eldoret compared
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Eldoret vs Kisumu
In October Eldoret has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 48). During the day Kisumu is 5 °C warmer than Eldoret.
| in October | Eldoret | Kisumu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 28 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | May – Aug, Nov – Jan |
Through the year
Kenya in October: the best places
In October, Eldoret ranks 7 of 8 destinations in this country.
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- 2Lamu30°27°83
- 3Nairobi26°81
- 4Mombasa30°27°76
- 5Diani Beach30°27°76
- 6Nakuru26°73
- 7EldoretThis page24°61
- 8Kisumu29°48
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Frequently asked questions about Eldoret
When is the best time to visit Eldoret?
The best time to visit Eldoret is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Eldoret?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Eldoret?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is August with 298 mm. The driest month is February with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Eldoret get?
Eldoret gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.6 hours a day; in July there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Eldoret in?
Eldoret is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Eldoret?
A nonstop flight from London to Eldoret takes about 8 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Eldoret?
Eldoret has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 60, summer holidays 58, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 86.