Kitui County, Kenya
Katumbi
Katumbi is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 651 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:20
0.30° S, 38.33° EElevation 651 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 21°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Katumbi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1512 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:29Next 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 February
Coolest month20°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
258 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Katumbi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 25 km/h · humidity 67%
Today25 Oct32°21°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°20°17 mm
Tue27 Oct29°21°10.6 mm
Wed28 Oct30°20°15.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°20°9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°20°11 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°5.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°20°8.6 mm
Mon2 Nov29°20°6.1 mm
Tue3 Nov30°20°3.4 mm
When to go to Katumbi
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 | 63 | 51 | 43 | 62 | 74 | 78 | 74 | 72 | 62 | 49 | 56 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 35 | 14 | 88 | 203 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 94 | 258 | 112 |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 13 |
What's on in Katumbi
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 Katumbi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katumbi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katumbi.
What is the hottest month in Katumbi?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Katumbi?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katumbi?
November is the wettest month with about 258 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.