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The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kitui, Kenya.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

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

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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.

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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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Kitui, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Kitui

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Yearly Temperature in Kitui

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kitui, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Kitui

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Kitui

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Kitui

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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.