Kitui County, Kenya
Ithumbi
Ithumbi is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 973 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:12
0.88° S, 38.08° EElevation 973 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ithumbi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1712 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:02Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in March
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
261 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
3 mm of rain
Weather in Ithumbi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 55%
Today23 Oct33°20°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct32°20°
Mon26 Oct29°19°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°10.9 mm
Wed28 Oct29°19°17.2 mm
Thu29 Oct29°19°9.3 mm
Fri30 Oct28°19°11.7 mm
Sat31 Oct27°20°6 mm
When to go to Ithumbi
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 | 75 | 76 | 59 | 51 | 64 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 82 | 56 | 54 | 61 |
| High | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 42 | 18 | 88 | 162 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 72 | 261 | 137 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 15 |
What's on in Ithumbi
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 Ithumbi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ithumbi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ithumbi.
What is the hottest month in Ithumbi?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Ithumbi?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ithumbi?
November is the wettest month with about 261 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.