Climate Insights for Kitale

The climate in Kitale is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,773 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kitale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kitale sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kitale is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 69.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Kitale receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kitale sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kitale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kitale sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 80°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Kitale is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,773 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 230 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 36 mm. That's 195 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kitale is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.4 in. That's 7.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Kitale is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Kitale is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 2mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Kitale is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kitale is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 55°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kitale based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kitale based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.