Kitui County, Kenya
Sombe
Sombe is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 596 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:35
1.45° S, 38.23° EElevation 596 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
Postal code90213October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month58mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sombe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 18:1712 h 09 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 month32°C
Average high in February
Coolest month18°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
212 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
4 mm of rain
Weather in Sombe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 80%
Today23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct35°23°8.4 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct29°22°19.1 mm
Wed28 Oct31°21°19.1 mm
Thu29 Oct31°22°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°23°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°13.1 mm
When to go to Sombe
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 | 64 | 64 | 49 | 43 | 55 | 74 | 79 | 76 | 74 | 46 | 46 | 52 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 13 | 74 | 130 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 58 | 212 | 115 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Sombe
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 Sombe
Postal code
90213
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sombe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sombe.
What is the hottest month in Sombe?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sombe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sombe?
November is the wettest month with about 212 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sombe?
The postal code of Sombe is 90213.