AI-generatedNakuru at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep, Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,450 h
- Rain a year
- 700 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,802 m
Climate in Nakuru
Nakuru has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year, Nakuru is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nakuru
The best time to visit Nakuru is in June, in September and from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July, in September and from December to January. The rainy season is in April and from October to November; the wettest month is April with 112 mm.
Nakuru through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nakuru in the dry season
May – Sep, Dec – Mar
Excellent
- 24–29 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Nakuru in the rainy season
Apr, Oct – Nov
Good
- 24–27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep, Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June, 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: June, September, December – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1818:25
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 06:05–06:45 · evening 17:57–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:05 · evening 18:38–18:46
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 Nakuru compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 25° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Nakuru in October?
In October, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 100 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 7 min06:18 – 18:25
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nakuru
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Nakuru: score 95 against 73. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 100 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nakuru month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January27° · 7.4 h
In January, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in January89February28° · 7.9 h
In February, Nakuru is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in February80March29° · 7.4 h
In March, Nakuru is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in March71April27° · 6.4 h
In April, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 112 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in April78May26° · 6.9 h
In May, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in May83June25° · 6.4 h
In June, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in June73July24° · 5.7 h
In July, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in July67August24° · 5.8 h
In August, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in August85September26° · 7.1 h
In September, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in September73October26° · 6.7 h
In October, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 100 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in October68November24° · 6.1 h
In November, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 101 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in November88December25° · 6.8 h
In December, Nakuru is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Nakuru.
Nakuru in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nakuru
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 April (14°).
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 | 95 | 27° | 13° | 7.4 h | 4 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 28° | 13° | 7.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 29° | 13° | 7.4 h | 6 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 27° | 14° | 6.4 h | 14 | 112 |
| MayMay | 78 | 26° | 13° | 6.9 h | 11 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 25° | 12° | 6.4 h | 8 | 34 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 24° | 12° | 5.7 h | 12 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 24° | 11° | 5.8 h | 14 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 26° | 11° | 7.1 h | 8 | 40 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 26° | 12° | 6.7 h | 13 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 24° | 13° | 6.1 h | 14 | 101 |
| DecemberDec | 88 | 25° | 13° | 6.8 h | 6 | 34 |
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 Nakuru
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 6.7 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Nakuru, 55 % 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 Nakuru: 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, Nakuru has about 13 rainy days with 100 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Nakuru
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 and clouds in Nakuru
How breezy and how cloudy Nakuru 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 Nakuru typically peaks at 9 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 66 % of the sky over Nakuru: mostly cloudy, with about 6.7 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 and humidity in Nakuru
How often the day gets hot in Nakuru (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, Nakuru has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Nakuru
Weather for your travel dates
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Nakuru 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.
Nakuru has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,700 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.
Compare & alternatives
Nakuru compared
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Nakuru vs Eldoret
In October Nakuru has the better holiday weather (score 73 vs 61). During the day Eldoret is 2 °C cooler than Nakuru. Eldoret gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Nakuru | Eldoret |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun, Sep, Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Kenya in October: the best places
In October, Nakuru ranks 6 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Malindi29°27°83
- 2Lamu30°27°83
- 3Nairobi26°81
- 4Mombasa30°27°76
- 5Diani Beach30°27°76
- 6NakuruThis page26°73
- 7Eldoret24°61
- 8Kisumu29°48
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Frequently asked questions about Nakuru
When is the best time to visit Nakuru?
The best time to visit Nakuru is in June, 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 Nakuru?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Nakuru?
The rainy season is in April and from October to November; the wettest month is April with 112 mm. The driest month is February with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nakuru get?
Nakuru gets around 2,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Nakuru in?
Nakuru is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nakuru?
A nonstop flight from London to Nakuru takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nakuru?
Nakuru has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 79, summer holidays 69, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 92.