Kitui County, Kenya
Ithumba
Ithumba is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 667 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:48
1.74° S, 38.25° EElevation 667 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month56mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ithumba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:1712 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:01Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
244 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
4 mm of rain
Weather in Ithumba
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 81%
Today22 Oct34°30°
Fri23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct35°21°
Sun25 Oct35°22°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct31°22°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct30°21°10.3 mm
Wed28 Oct30°21°21 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°10.4 mm
Sat31 Oct26°21°11.7 mm
When to go to Ithumba
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 | 67 | 67 | 50 | 46 | 57 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 50 | 48 | 52 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 40 | 16 | 80 | 142 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 56 | 244 | 135 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 16 |
What's on in Ithumba
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 Ithumba
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ithumba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ithumba.
What is the hottest month in Ithumba?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Ithumba?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ithumba?
November is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.