Kitui County, Kenya
Kavingo
Kavingo is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 688 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now35°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time14:26
1.44° S, 38.35° EElevation 688 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month56mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kavingo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:1612 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:01Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
222 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
3 mm of rain
Weather in Kavingo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
35°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 32%
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct35°22°8.4 mm
Mon26 Oct31°22°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct28°21°19.1 mm
Wed28 Oct30°21°19.1 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°22°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct24°21°13.1 mm
When to go to Kavingo
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 | 67 | 67 | 52 | 45 | 57 | 75 | 82 | 79 | 77 | 50 | 48 | 54 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 34 | 14 | 76 | 134 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 56 | 222 | 125 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Kavingo
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 Kavingo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kavingo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kavingo.
What is the hottest month in Kavingo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Kavingo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kavingo?
November is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.