Kitui County, Kenya
Yatta
Yatta is a locality in Kitui County, Kenya, 1,043 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:46
1.47° S, 37.84° EElevation 1,043 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month82mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Yatta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 18:1812 h 09 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:50Next 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 month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthNovember
260 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
6 mm of rain
Weather in Yatta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 51%
Today23 Oct33°20°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct32°21°
Sun25 Oct33°20°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct29°19°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct28°19°12.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°19°27.4 mm
Thu29 Oct26°20°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°19°12.7 mm
Sat31 Oct23°20°9.8 mm
When to go to Yatta
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 | 77 | 59 | 52 | 68 | 87 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 58 | 55 | 60 |
| High | 27° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 45 | 21 | 102 | 183 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 82 | 260 | 140 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 16 |
What's on in Yatta
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 Yatta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Yatta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Yatta.
What is the hottest month in Yatta?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Yatta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yatta?
November is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.