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Mandheera in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb (dry, slightly cooler)). Across Kenya: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; Kenya overall
Prices: High; Kenya overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodKenya month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb (dry, slightly cooler)). Across Kenya: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

MandheeraHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), 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 Mandheera, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 3
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb (dry, slightly cooler)). Across Kenya: Herds start drifting back south to the Serengeti; Mashujaa Day on 20 Oct.

January: Inside Mandheera's best window: Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb (dry, slightly cooler).

Mandheera: 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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