Kitale, Kenya experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kitale, Kenya Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kitale, Kenya. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
9
High
Temperature 21°C / 12°C
Feels Like 22°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 145 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 8 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Hottest Month
24°C
February
Avg Low13°C
Rain5days
Coldest Month
11°C
August
Avg High19°C
Rain23days
Driest Month
5days
February
Avg High24°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
11 km/h
February (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding April, May, August, September due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:36
Daylight 12.2h
Sunset 18:47
Live conditions—
Kitale on the map · live conditions
Kitale, Kenya
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Kenya
- City
- Kitale
- Population
- 162.2K
- Coordinates
- 1.02°, 35.01°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 19 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 21 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 7 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 22°C / 12°C . Feb: 24°C / 13°C . Mar: 23°C / 13°C . Apr: 22°C / 13°C . May: 20°C / 13°C . Jun: 20°C / 12°C . Jul: 19°C / 11°C . Aug: 19°C / 11°C . Sep: 20°C / 11°C . Oct: 21°C / 12°C . Nov: 21°C / 12°C . Dec: 22°C / 12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 46 mm. Feb: 34 mm. Mar: 96 mm. Apr: 208 mm. May: 225 mm. Jun: 147 mm. Jul: 195 mm. Aug: 227 mm. Sep: 221 mm. Oct: 157 mm. Nov: 122 mm. Dec: 58 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 57%. Feb: 53%. Mar: 62%. Apr: 73%. May: 79%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 80%. Aug: 79%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 7 km/h . Jun: 6 km/h . Jul: 6 km/h . Aug: 6 km/h . Sep: 7 km/h . Oct: 8 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 9h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 10. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 10. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 23 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 25°C | Feb · 24°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 11°C | Aug · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 278 mm | Aug · 227 mm |
| Windiest month | Feb 2025 · 11 km/h | Feb · 11 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Wet May
Wet June
Good July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 6days (46 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 24°C / 13°C | 24°C / 12°C | 5days (34 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 9.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 23°C / 13°C | 24°C / 12°C | 13days (96 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 9.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 22°C / 13°C | 23°C / 13°C | 20days (208 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 73% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 23days (225 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 79% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 20°C / 12°C | 20°C / 11°C | 17days (147 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 77% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 19°C / 11°C | 20°C / 11°C | 22days (195 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 80% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 19°C / 11°C | 20°C / 10°C | 23days (227 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 79% Humid | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 20°C / 11°C | 21°C / 11°C | 21days (221 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 77% Humid | 9.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 19days (157 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 21°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 17days (122 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 72% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 9days (58 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kitale are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kitale, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kitale is February, with average daytime highs of 24°C (75°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kitale is August, with average overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kitale is August, averaging 227mm of precipitation across 23 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kitale runs through May, August, July, September, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Kitale.
Kitale receives approximately 118 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is February with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Kitale.
The least favorable months to visit Kitale are April, May, August, September, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Kitale is 9, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Kitale is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Kitale are 8 km/h (5 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 11 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Kitale averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 61%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Kitale is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kitale has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kitale ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kitale. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Kitale, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 20°C (67°F) and 17 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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