AI-generatedNaivasha at a glance
- Best time
- Sep, Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,040 h
- Rain a year
- 804 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,902 m
Climate in Naivasha
Naivasha has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Naivasha is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Naivasha
The best time to visit Naivasha is in September and from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September and from December to March. The rainy season is from April to May; the wettest month is April with 140 mm.
Naivasha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Naivasha in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Naivasha in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Naivasha in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Naivasha in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Sep, Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: September, December – January
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: September, December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1618:24
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 06:03–06:44 · evening 17:56–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:03 · evening 18:36–18:45
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 Naivasha compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 24° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Naivasha in October?
In October, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 8 min06:16 – 18:24
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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 Naivasha
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 Naivasha: score 90 against 71. In February, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. February has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 34 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Naivasha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January26° · 7.2 h
In January, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in January90February27° · 7.5 h
In February, Naivasha is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in February78March27° · 6.7 h
In March, Naivasha is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in March58April25° · 5.4 h
In April, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 140 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in April57May24° · 5.1 h
In May, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 127 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in May66June22° · 4.3 h
In June, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in June71July22° · 3.5 h
In July, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 36 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in July68August23° · 3.9 h
In August, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in August81September24° · 5.6 h
In September, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in September71October25° · 5.9 h
In October, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in October58November24° · 5.5 h
In November, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in November75December25° · 6.5 h
In December, Naivasha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Naivasha.
Naivasha in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Naivasha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (12°), the warmest in April (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April.
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 | 85 | 26° | 13° | 7.2 h | 8 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 90 | 27° | 13° | 7.5 h | 5 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 27° | 14° | 6.7 h | 11 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 25° | 15° | 5.4 h | 22 | 140 |
| MayMay | 57 | 24° | 14° | 5.1 h | 19 | 127 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 22° | 13° | 4.3 h | 13 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 22° | 12° | 3.5 h | 9 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 23° | 12° | 3.9 h | 11 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 24° | 12° | 5.6 h | 8 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 71 | 25° | 13° | 5.9 h | 13 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 24° | 13° | 5.5 h | 20 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 25° | 13° | 6.5 h | 12 | 59 |
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
Sunshine hours in Naivasha
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 5.9 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Naivasha, 49 % 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
Rain in Naivasha: 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, Naivasha has about 13 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Naivasha
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 March (UV 16).
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Naivasha
How breezy and how cloudy Naivasha 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 Naivasha typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Naivasha: mostly cloudy, with about 5.9 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.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Naivasha
How often the day gets hot in Naivasha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Naivasha has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Naivasha
Weather for your travel dates
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Naivasha 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.
Naivasha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during May half-term (score 59).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 40 min
- Distance
- 6,760 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.
Good to know: Kenya
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Sockets
- Type G · 240 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +254
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Naivasha vs Nakuru
In October the holiday weather in Naivasha and Nakuru is about equally good (score 71 vs 73). During the day Nakuru is 1 °C warmer than Naivasha. Nakuru gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Naivasha | Nakuru |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 71 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Sep, Dec – Mar | Jun, Sep, Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Naivasha ranks 7 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Naivasha
When is the best time to visit Naivasha?
The best time to visit Naivasha is in September and 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 Naivasha?
February 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 Naivasha?
The rainy season is from April to May; the wettest month is April with 140 mm. The driest month is February with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Naivasha get?
Naivasha gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.5 hours a day; in July there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Naivasha in?
Naivasha is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Naivasha?
A nonstop flight from London to Naivasha takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Naivasha?
Naivasha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during May half-term (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 59, summer holidays 69, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 80.