Kitui County, Kenya
Mataka
Mataka is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 738 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:25
0.45° S, 38.19° EElevation 738 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mataka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1612 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 16:02Next 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 month20°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
281 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Mataka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 90%
Today23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct35°23°
Mon26 Oct33°22°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct29°21°7.8 mm
Wed28 Oct31°21°11.3 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°21°12.8 mm
Sat31 Oct30°21°3.9 mm
When to go to Mataka
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 | 69 | 66 | 54 | 46 | 66 | 78 | 80 | 76 | 74 | 64 | 50 | 59 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 39 | 17 | 91 | 197 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 97 | 281 | 125 |
| Wet days | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 13 |
What's on in Mataka
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 Mataka
Earthquakes around Mataka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mataka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mataka.
What is the hottest month in Mataka?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mataka?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mataka?
November is the wettest month with about 281 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.