Climate - Kitale (Kenya)

The climate of Kitale is influenced by altitude, pleasantly warm during the day and cool, or even a little chilly, at night.
The city is located on the Kenyan plateau, at 1,900 meters (6,200 feet) above sea level, and a short distance from Mount Elgon.
We are in the area of Kenya where there is a dry season from December to February.

Kitale - Climate data

In Kitale, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kitale, precipitation amounts to 1465 millimeters (57.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (February) to 190 mm (7.5 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Kitale, there are on average around 2605 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kitale - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.4 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In February, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In June, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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In August, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 190 mm (7.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In September, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Kitale is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).