Kitui County, Kenya
Karunga
Karunga is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 715 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:13
0.94° S, 38.21° EElevation 715 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month63mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Karunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1612 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:48Next 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
237 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
3 mm of rain
Weather in Karunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 45%
Today23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct34°22°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°20°16.7 mm
Wed28 Oct30°21°24.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct29°21°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°14.2 mm
When to go to Karunga
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 | 68 | 69 | 54 | 47 | 59 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 35 | 14 | 77 | 140 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 63 | 237 | 125 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 15 |
What's on in Karunga
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 Karunga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Karunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karunga.
What is the hottest month in Karunga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Karunga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karunga?
November is the wettest month with about 237 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.