Weather & Climate in Witu, Kenya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Witu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 544.0 sq mi (1,409.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3889°S, 40.4383°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 22, 2024 | 119 km ENE of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 104 km NW of Malindi, Kenya | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in |
Witu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (0.4").