Kenya weather in August

Planning a getaway to Kenya this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Kenya in August?

Kenya has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Nyeri at 20°C to very warm in Lodwar at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Lodwar and 11°C in Nyeri.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mandera with an average of 1.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Eldoret with 312 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 127 hours of sunlight anticipated in Nairobi. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kenya in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kenya climate page.

Where to go in Kenya in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Kenya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Kenya

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?

Average weather in Nairobi

In August Nairobi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nairobi
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<<   July July
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24°C 
14°C 
130 hours 
17 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
14°C 
127 hours 
22 mm 
6 days 
26°C 
14°C 
171 hours 
18 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Nairobi

Average weather in Diani Beach

In August Diani Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Diani Beach
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<<   July July
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27°C 
23°C 
212 hours 
83 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
23°C 
248 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
23°C 
246 hours 
61 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Diani Beach

Average weather in Malindi

In August Malindi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Malindi
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<<   July July
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28°C 
24°C 
64 mm 
17 days 
28°C 
24°C 
49 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
24°C 
48 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Malindi

Average weather in Watamu

In August Watamu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Watamu
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<<   July July
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28°C 
24°C 
70 mm 
16 days 
28°C 
23°C 
55 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
24°C 
52 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Watamu

Average weather in Mombasa

In August Mombasa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mombasa
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<<   July July
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28°C 
22°C 
212 hours 
72 mm 
14 days 
28°C 
22°C 
248 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
23°C 
246 hours 
55 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Mombasa

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Is August the best time to visit Kenya?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Kenya. Typically, the climate in Nairobi is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Kenya is in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December with generally perfect weather in Nairobi.

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