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Kitui, Kenya
Kitui County · Kenya
Kitui is a small city in Kitui County, Kenya with a population of 29,062. Elevation: 3,786 ft (1,154 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kitui
Kitui is a town and capital of Kitui County in Kenya, 185 kilometres east of Nairobi and 105 kilometres east of Machakos. it covers an area approximately 30,496.4 km squares and lies between latitudes 0°10 South and 3°0 South and longitudes 37°50 East and 39°0 East. It borders seven counties i.e. Machakos and Makueni counties to the west, Tana River County to the east and south-east, Taita Taveta County to the south, Embu to the north-west, and Tharaka-Nithi and Meru counties to the north. Kitui became the headquarters of Kitui County after the adoption of the new constitution and coming into effect of devolved governments.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,062 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,786 ft (1,154 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.3670°, 38.0106° |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
| State / Province | Kitui County |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kitui
Kitui is a small city in Kenya (Kitui County) with a population of 29,062. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet (1,154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Nairobi.
Climate in Kitui
Kitui has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Mar (26°C), the coldest is Jul (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 617 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Kenya avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,786 ft (1,154 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3670°N, 38.0106°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 147 km |
| Nyambeni Hills | Shield | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Olkaria | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 1770 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
Kitui has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Kitui
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St.Ursula Girls High School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Charles Lwanga Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kitui
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kitui
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marikiti |
Restaurants in Kitui
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kitui
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kitui
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kitui
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kitui
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kitui
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kitui
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kamburu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kiambere Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitui Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mutomo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wanguru (Thiba) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kitui
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kitui Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitui
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kitui Masjid Noor |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kenya
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitui
What is the population of Kitui?
Kitui has a population of 29,062 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 318.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kitui?
Kitui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.