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What’s the climate like in Kitui?

The current climate in Kitui features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Kitui in recent years was 34°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2022.

On average, Kitui receives 1403 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Kenya? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Mombasa, or explore other destinations in Kenya.

Best time to visit Kitui?

The best time to visit Kitui for sunny weather is January, February, June through September and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kitui. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Kitui

The climate table of Kitui shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 27 28 29 27 25 25 24 24 27 27 26 26
Temp. min (°C) 15 15 16 17 17 15 15 15 16 17 17 16
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Precipitation (mm) 55 46 123 278 184 38 35 40 27 192 274 111
UV Index 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 8 9 9 8 8

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 27°C
  • Highest temperature: 29°C in March
  • Lowest temperature: 24°C in July and August
  • Precipitation: 1403 mm per year, averaging 117 mm per month
  • Driest months: 27 mm in September, 35 mm in July and 38 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 278 mm in April, 274 mm in November and 192 mm in October

Average Temperature per Month in Kitui

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kitui, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Kitui, Kenya,

Average Precipitation per Month in Kitui

This graph shows how much rainfall Kitui, Kenya, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Kitui, Kenya,

Average UV Index per Month in Kitui

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kitui, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Kitui, Kenya,

Yearly Temperature in Kitui

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kitui, Kenya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Kitui, Kenya,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Kitui

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kitui, Kenya, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Kitui, Kenya,

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Average weather in Kitui by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kitui. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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