Kitui County, Kenya
Katama
Katama is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 728 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:16
0.51° S, 37.93° EElevation 728 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month102mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Katama at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:1712 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 16:03Next 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 March
Coolest month20°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
244 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
4 mm of rain
Weather in Katama
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 54%
Today23 Oct35°21°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct34°22°
Sun25 Oct34°22°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°10.9 mm
Tue27 Oct28°21°16.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°19°19.6 mm
Thu29 Oct30°20°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°20°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°7.8 mm
When to go to Katama
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 | 66 | 67 | 51 | 46 | 56 | 72 | 76 | 73 | 70 | 47 | 51 | 55 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 37 | 18 | 86 | 202 | 52 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 102 | 244 | 106 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 15 |
What's on in Katama
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 Katama
Earthquakes around Katama
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katama.
What is the hottest month in Katama?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Katama?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katama?
November is the wettest month with about 244 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.