Kitui County, Kenya
Kasangu
Kasangu is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 518 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 time19:37
1.62° S, 38.44° EElevation 518 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month45mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kasangu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:1612 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:01Next 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 month19°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
193 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
3 mm of rain
Weather in Kasangu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 28 km/h · humidity 60%
Today22 Oct37°23°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct36°23°0.8 mm
Mon26 Oct32°23°4.5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°21°9.8 mm
Wed28 Oct31°22°11.8 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°13.2 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°8.3 mm
Sat31 Oct27°21°10.7 mm
When to go to Kasangu
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 | 62 | 61 | 44 | 41 | 52 | 72 | 76 | 75 | 72 | 45 | 44 | 49 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 14 | 66 | 114 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 45 | 193 | 114 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 16 |
What's on in Kasangu
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 Kasangu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kasangu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kasangu.
What is the hottest month in Kasangu?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Kasangu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kasangu?
November is the wettest month with about 193 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.