Kitui County, Kenya
Mathuki
Mathuki is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 780 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:07
1.04° S, 38.24° EElevation 780 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 19°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mathuki at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1612 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · 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 March
Coolest month19°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthNovember
216 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
3 mm of rain
Weather in Mathuki
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 88%
Today23 Oct34°22°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct34°22°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°6.7 mm
Tue27 Oct28°20°16.7 mm
Wed28 Oct30°20°24.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct28°20°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°20°14.2 mm
When to go to Mathuki
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 | 69 | 54 | 48 | 59 | 78 | 83 | 80 | 78 | 51 | 52 | 57 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 12 | 72 | 134 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 216 | 116 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Mathuki
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 Mathuki
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mathuki?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mathuki.
What is the hottest month in Mathuki?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mathuki?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mathuki?
November is the wettest month with about 216 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.