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Kitui Weather in January

Kitui in January

The short of it: Kitui in January averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 17° · rain 24 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kitui an average January high of 28°, a low of 17° and some 24 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-January.

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

Against its neighbours, Kitui runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Kavati, 18 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

January in Kitui, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 91 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KavatiKitui County18 km NW29°16°23 mm
MwingiKitui County48 km N28°17°18 mm
WamunyuMachakos County50 km W28°16°25 mm
MatuuMachakos County57 km WNW29°16°22 mm
MakutanoMachakos County60 km W28°16°25 mm
MwalaMachakos County62 km W28°16°25 mm
WoteMakueni County63 km SW29°17°27 mm
MasiiMachakos County64 km W28°16°27 mm

The Almanac · Kitui Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 7th 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 January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitui in January?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 28°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Kitui?

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

How long are the days in Kitui in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Kitui in January?

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

What should I pack for Kitui in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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