October weather forecast
Diani Beach, Kenya

Diani Beach starts to warm up more in October. The balanced mix of rainfall and sunshine creates a vibrant weather pattern, resonating with the tropical nature of the locale. A noticeable increase in sea temperature from last month adds to the overall warmth, beckoning beach goers to the sparkling waters.

Temperature

In October, Diani Beach notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Diani Beach records an average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) throughout the month of October.

Rainfall

In Diani Beach, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. In Diani Beach, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 1121mm (44.13") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Diani Beach, the average seawater temperature in October is 26°C (78.8°F).
Note: For activities in the water such as swimming or diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are considered optimal for prolonged enjoyment without discomfort.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:13 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Diani Beach are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Practice every essential safety step. People with fair skin could receive burns in fewer than 5 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.