Lake Nakuru National Park weather in August (Central, Kenya)

Planning a trip to Lake Nakuru National Park in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, Lake Nakuru National Park generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Lake Nakuru National Park in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 214 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Nakuru National Park. January, February, March, June, July, September and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Nakuru National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Nakuru National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nakuru, Kenya (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Kenya in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lake Nakuru National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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