When to go · Kisumu
Kisumu in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb). Across Kenya: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Kenya overall
- Prices
- High
- Kenya overall
Verdict
GoodKenya month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb). Across Kenya: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.
Weather in October
- KisumuHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 10 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast