Kitui County, Kenya
Mwitika
Mwitika is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 679 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now31°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time20:33
1.45° S, 38.31° EElevation 679 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month51mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mwitika at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:1612 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · 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
199 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
3 mm of rain
Weather in Mwitika
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 42%
Today22 Oct36°22°
Fri23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct35°22°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct30°21°11 mm
Wed28 Oct29°21°18.6 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°10.3 mm
Fri30 Oct26°22°14.7 mm
Sat31 Oct26°21°13.2 mm
When to go to Mwitika
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 | 75 | 81 | 78 | 76 | 49 | 48 | 54 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 30 | 13 | 68 | 120 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 199 | 110 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Mwitika
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 Mwitika
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mwitika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mwitika.
What is the hottest month in Mwitika?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mwitika?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mwitika?
November is the wettest month with about 199 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.