Kitui County, Kenya
Gin
Gin is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 1,136 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:58
1.38° S, 38.01° EElevation 1,136 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month88mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gin at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:1712 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:02Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
279 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
6 mm of rain
Weather in Gin
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 86%
Today23 Oct32°20°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct32°19°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct27°18°11.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°19°14.7 mm
Wed28 Oct28°18°18.7 mm
Thu29 Oct28°19°3.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°4.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°19°13.2 mm
When to go to Gin
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 79 | 81 | 64 | 56 | 72 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 63 | 59 | 64 |
| High | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 25° |
| Low | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 48 | 20 | 110 | 191 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 88 | 279 | 153 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Gin
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Kenya seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gin
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gin.
What is the hottest month in Gin?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Gin?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gin?
November is the wettest month with about 279 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.