Climate Insights for Kitui

Kitui Central, Kitui County, Kenya

Hottest
March
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
August
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
November
192 mm rain7.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kitui is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 771 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 192 mm of rainfall. Kitui sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kitui is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 30.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Kitui sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 18°FebMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°MarMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°AprMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MayMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°AugMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°OctMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°NovMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°F
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Kitui sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 30°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Kitui sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 85°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 59mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 83mmAprPrecipitation: 171mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 43mmNovPrecipitation: 192mmDecPrecipitation: 104mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.3inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 3.3inAprPrecipitation: 6.7inMayPrecipitation: 2inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 7.6inDecPrecipitation: 4.1in
Precipitation

Kitui is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 771 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 192 mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 187 mm less than November, 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.Kitui is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 7.4 in less than November, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
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Kitui is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Kitui is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb24°74°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr23°74°F
May22°72°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul21°69°F
Aug21°70°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Kitui is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Kitui is during January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kitui 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 Kitui 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
192 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in