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Kilifi in October

Great month. Inside Kilifi's best window: Jan–Mar, Jul–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Medium
Kenya overall
Prices
High
Kenya overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Kilifi

Inside Kilifi's best window: Jan–Mar, Jul–Oct.

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Kilifi in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • KilifiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kenya overall
Medium
Prices · Kenya overall
High

Kenya overall: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kilifi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 3

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Inside Kilifi's best window: Jan–Mar, Jul–Oct.

January: Inside Kilifi's best window: Jan–Mar, Jul–Oct.

Kilifi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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