Kitui County, Kenya
Waita
Waita is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 1,013 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:01
0.78° S, 38.09° EElevation 1,013 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Waita at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:1712 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:02Next holiday12 DecemberJamhuri DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in February
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
254 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
2 mm of rain
Weather in Waita
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 53%
Today22 Oct33°19°1.5 mm
Fri23 Oct33°19°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct32°20°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct31°20°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct28°19°15.7 mm
Wed28 Oct26°18°27.4 mm
Thu29 Oct28°19°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°18°21.5 mm
Sat31 Oct23°18°9.3 mm
When to go to Waita
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 | 75 | 76 | 60 | 52 | 65 | 83 | 87 | 84 | 83 | 57 | 56 | 62 |
| High | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 42 | 19 | 87 | 155 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 69 | 254 | 134 |
| Wet days | 7 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 15 |
What's on in Waita
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 Waita
Earthquakes around Waita
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Waita?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Waita.
What is the hottest month in Waita?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Waita?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Waita?
November is the wettest month with about 254 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.