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Kitui Weather in February

Kitui in February

The short of it: Kitui in February averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 17 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

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

February in Kitui brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 17°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kitui, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is modest, about 17 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Kitui runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Kavati, 18 km to the NW, is 1° warmer by day.

February in Kitui, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
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
KavatiKitui County18 km NW30°16°17 mm
MwingiKitui County48 km N30°17°15 mm
WamunyuMachakos County50 km W30°16°22 mm
MatuuMachakos County57 km WNW31°16°19 mm
MakutanoMachakos County60 km W30°16°24 mm
MwalaMachakos County62 km W30°16°24 mm
WoteMakueni County63 km SW31°17°29 mm
MasiiMachakos County64 km W30°16°27 mm

The Almanac · Kitui Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Kitui, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Kitui by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°24 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°17°17 mm13 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
March30°18°89 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°19°149 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°18°37 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°16°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°15°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°16°4.0 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°16°5.0 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°18°74 mm11 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
November27°18°264 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December27°17°115 mm10 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitui in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitui in February?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Kitui, with afternoons near 30°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Kitui?

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

How long are the days in Kitui 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 Kitui in February?

Hardly — February nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kitui in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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