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Kithimani Weather in February

Kithimani in February

The short of it: Kithimani in February averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Kithimani an average February high of 30°, a low of 16° and some 22 mm of rain. The height of summer in Kithimani, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Kithimani runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Matuu, 12 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Kithimani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MatuuMachakos County12 km ENE31°16°19 mm
TalaMachakos County17 km SW29°15°25 mm
KangundoMachakos County17 km SW28°14°30 mm
MwalaMachakos County19 km S30°16°24 mm
Ol DonyoMachakos County24 km WNW29°15°26 mm
MakutanoMachakos County25 km S30°16°24 mm
KithiiMachakos County28 km SSW29°15°28 mm
WamunyuMachakos County28 km SSE30°16°22 mm

The Almanac · Kithimani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The height of summer in Kithimani, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Kithimani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°16°24 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°16°22 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March30°17°97 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°18°146 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°17°42 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°15°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°14°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°15°3.0 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°17°54 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November27°17°191 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December27°16°77 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kithimani in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kithimani in February?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kithimani, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Kithimani?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Kithimani in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kithimani in February?

Hardly — February nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kithimani in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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