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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
27.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
6.9 kph.
February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
28.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, 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 of
7.3 kph.
March, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
13 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, 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 of
6.6 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
13.8 °C and a maximum of
26.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
170 mm, 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 of
6.1 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
13.6 °C and a maximum of
25.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
180 mm, 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 of
5.2 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.7 °C, with a minimum of
12.7 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
170 mm, 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 of
4.9 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.1 °C, with a minimum of
12.2 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, 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 of
5.3 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
12.1 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
190 mm, 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 of
5.8 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.7 °C and a maximum of
25.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, 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 of
6.3 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, 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 of
6.2 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.9 °C, with a minimum of
12.6 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
150 mm, 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 of
6.2 kph.
December is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.5 °C and a maximum of
26.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
6.4 kph.