Kitui County, Kenya
Katothya
Katothya is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 1,070 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time22:20
1.44° S, 38.06° EElevation 1,070 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month89mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Katothya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1712 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:02Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
290 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
6 mm of rain
Weather in Katothya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 49%
Today22 Oct33°19°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct32°19°
Sat24 Oct32°20°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct32°20°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°18°2.5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°19°16.6 mm
Wed28 Oct26°19°20.6 mm
Thu29 Oct27°20°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct24°19°14.7 mm
Sat31 Oct25°19°7.4 mm
When to go to Katothya
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 | 77 | 79 | 62 | 54 | 69 | 88 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 61 | 57 | 62 |
| High | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 47 | 20 | 112 | 192 | 56 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 89 | 290 | 156 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Katothya
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 Katothya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katothya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katothya.
What is the hottest month in Katothya?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Katothya?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katothya?
November is the wettest month with about 290 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.