Weather in August in Kenya
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Kenya?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kenya.
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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