Kitui County, Kenya
Kitakani
Kitakani is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 646 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 time19:36
1.24° S, 38.23° EElevation 646 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kitakani at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 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 month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
231 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
4 mm of rain
Weather in Kitakani
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 44%
Today22 Oct37°22°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct36°22°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct30°21°14.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°21°22 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°21°18 mm
Sat31 Oct26°20°9.3 mm
When to go to Kitakani
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 | 66 | 51 | 45 | 57 | 76 | 81 | 78 | 76 | 49 | 49 | 54 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 35 | 15 | 83 | 149 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 68 | 231 | 127 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Kitakani
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 Kitakani
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kitakani?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kitakani.
What is the hottest month in Kitakani?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Kitakani?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kitakani?
November is the wettest month with about 231 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.