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Gatundu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Friday at 26° · coldest night tonight at 14°

The short of it: Gatundu weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 15 °C (60 °F) with fog, feeling like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high 25 °C (78 °F), low 14 °C (58 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 7.4 mm (0.29 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.

GATUNDU, Saturday. — Those stepping out in Gatundu this morning will find thunderstorms; the afternoon should top out near 25°, the night near 14°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Gatundu is 25°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WNW, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 26°, while tonight will be the coldest at 14°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 21 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Gatundu brings highs near 25°, lows of 15° and about 170 mm of rain over the month. February is the warmest month here at 28°, July the coldest at 12°, and April the wettest with 220 mm. The best months to ride in are June and August.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 9 min. The station stands 1,620 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowFog15°16°3 km/h–
4 AMFog15°16°4 km/h–
5 AMFog15°15°4 km/h–
6 AMFog14°15°4 km/h–
7 AMFog15°15°4 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear18°20°2 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear21°22°3 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy22°23°5 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy24°24°7 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy25°25°10 km/h–
1 PMOvercast25°24°12 km/h–
2 PMOvercast25°24°12 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy25°25°11 km/h–
4 PMLight showers24°23°13 km/h0.4 mm
5 PMLight showers23°22°11 km/h0.9 mm
6 PMOvercast23°22°9 km/h0.1 mm
7 PMOvercast21°20°11 km/h–
8 PMLight showers19°20°9 km/h0.7 mm
9 PMThunderstorm19°20°8 km/h1.6 mm
10 PMLight showers19°19°7 km/h1.0 mm
11 PMLight showers18°20°5 km/h0.7 mm
12 AMLight showers18°20°3 km/h0.7 mm
1 AMLight showers18°19°3 km/h0.7 mm
2 AMLight showers18°19°4 km/h0.6 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): thunderstorm, high 25°, low 14°, 5.4 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:12 AM, down 6:21 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today14°25°5.4 mm24 km/h12 h 9 min
Sunday18°26°2.6 mm23 km/h12 h 9 min
Monday18°24°2.9 mm25 km/h12 h 10 min
Tuesday18°26°2.5 mm27 km/h12 h 10 min
Wednesday18°25°2.2 mm24 km/h12 h 10 min
Thursday17°26°4.2 mm24 km/h12 h 10 min
Friday17°26°0.8 mm24 km/h12 h 10 min

Warmest: Friday at 26°. Wettest: today, 5.4 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Gatundu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Gatundu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 96 mm more rain
Versus December
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 25°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 170 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Gatundu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Gatundu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°13°39 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°13°36 mm12 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March28°14°99 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April26°16°220 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May24°15°145 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
June23°13°32 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°12°14 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°24 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°22 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October27°15°74 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
November25°15°170 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December25°14°90 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Gatundu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Gatundu today?

Right now it is 15 °C (60 °F) with fog; it feels like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high is 25 °C (78 °F) and tonight’s low 14 °C (58 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 7.4 mm (0.29 in) expected.

Will it rain in Gatundu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 21 mm (0.82 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Gatundu?

Yes: thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Gatundu?

February, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 12 °C (54 °F). The wettest month is April, with 220 mm (8.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Gatundu?

June and August. June brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain; August highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and 24 mm (0.94 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Gatundu?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 12 °C (54 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RuiruKiambu County13 km SSE26°16°140 mm
TingangaKiambu County13 km SW25°14°159 mm
GithunguriKiambu County14 km W23°13°185 mm
JujaKiambu County14 km ESE26°16°151 mm
KiambuKiambu County15 km SSW26°15°137 mm
Githiga AKiambu County19 km WSW23°12°176 mm
KawaidaKiambu County19 km SW24°13°163 mm
ThikaNairobi County19 km E26°16°173 mm

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