Nakuru weather in August (Kenya)

What should you pack for a trip to Nakuru in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In August, Nakuru usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Nakuru in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 214 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Nakuru.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Nakuru. 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 Nakuru climate page with graphs.

 

Nakuru, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 214 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Kenya in August

Find out more about the weather in Kenya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Nakuru, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nakuru.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Kenya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Kenya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.