Kitui County, Kenya
Thunguthu
Thunguthu is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 846 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:37
0.66° S, 38.23° EElevation 846 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month77mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Thunguthu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:08 · 18:1612 h 08 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 month30°C
Average high in February
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
282 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Thunguthu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 43%
Today22 Oct35°21°
Fri23 Oct34°21°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct34°21°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct32°21°2.3 mm
Tue27 Oct29°20°16.9 mm
Wed28 Oct26°20°20.6 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°5.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°20°18.6 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°10.3 mm
When to go to Thunguthu
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 | 72 | 73 | 58 | 49 | 63 | 80 | 84 | 83 | 80 | 54 | 53 | 59 |
| High | 28° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 42 | 17 | 90 | 168 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 77 | 282 | 142 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 15 |
What's on in Thunguthu
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 Thunguthu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Thunguthu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Thunguthu.
What is the hottest month in Thunguthu?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Thunguthu?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Thunguthu?
November is the wettest month with about 282 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.