Trans Nzoia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Trans Nzoia, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show Trans Nzoia at one spot: Kitale, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (2.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (2.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Aug, Oct
About Kitale weather
Is it raining in Kitale right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (2.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kitale this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–27° and lows of 11–14°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Kitale lately?
In the past 7 days, Kitale had 7 rainy days and 39.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kitale?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Trans Nzoia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Trans Nzoia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Trans Nzoia is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Aug, Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (69°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Trans Nzoia?
April is the wettest month, with about 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Trans Nzoia?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Trans Nzoia have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kitale), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Trans Nzoia
Weather can differ a lot within Trans Nzoia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.