Kitui County, Kenya
Ikathema
Ikathema is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 628 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:35
0.39° S, 38.42° EElevation 628 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ikathema at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:1512 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:36Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in March
Coolest month20°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
248 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Ikathema
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 46%
Today24 Oct34°24°
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct33°22°4.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°22°5.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°21°10.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°20°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°22°6 mm
Sat31 Oct24°21°11.8 mm
Sun1 Nov28°20°14.2 mm
Mon2 Nov28°21°12.2 mm
When to go to Ikathema
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 | 65 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 62 | 75 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 62 | 48 | 56 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 33 | 13 | 85 | 182 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 78 | 248 | 112 |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 13 |
What's on in Ikathema
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 Ikathema
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ikathema?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ikathema.
What is the hottest month in Ikathema?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Ikathema?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ikathema?
November is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.